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Philip Shuaibu Praises Olopade’s Impact On Sports Growth

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2 years ago

January 9, 2025

Joel Ajayi

Former Deputy Governor of Edo State Comrade Philip Shuaibu has expressed delight with the progress and innovations put in place by the Director General of National Sports commission NSC Hon. Bukola Olopade towards restoration of Nigeria sport within the short period of time.

Comrade Shuiabu gave this commendation on Thursday in Abuja when he visited the Director General in his office, where he described Olopade appointment as square peg in square hole.

According to him, I want to thank Mr president for the domestication of sports, the National Sport Commission is the way to go, because sports generally, has limited government influence when it comes to the status of sports in the world.

“So, making the NSC take over running a sport is one major achievement I always saying it, sports can’t be like run other government activities because of the nature of sports.

“And I am here to congratulate my brother Hon Olopade. We have all been in this game, we all have passion to turn Nigeria sport around, because for some of us, Nigeria sports, a sport is another goldmine for Nigeria, and I’m happy that sports is now business venture.

“Sports can be the best oil for Nigeria, and we can take a lot of young boys and girls out of labour markets. There’s a huge number that we can get there. So, I’m happy, and when I got the news of the appointment of the Chairman and my brother here DG, I know we’ve done many together, I know we’ve also boxed ourselves

“So, I am happy, and I decided today that let me physically pay a visit and say Congratulations him. “ he said.

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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday

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3 hours ago

November 14, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Vipers Volleyball Club have felicitated with their captain, Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.

In a statement signed by the Vipers VC Team Manager, Suraj Abiodun Jabar; the club described Mbah as a leader who has consistently demonstrated excellence both on and off the court.

The statement also praised the Nigerian international for her valuable contributions to the club.

The statement mentioned her role in guiding Vipers to a second-place finish at the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Club Championship in Ghana.

It read: “The management of Vipers Volleyball Club wants to celebrate Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.

“She has been an asset to Vipers since joining the club, demonstrating outstanding commitment, dedication and leadership.

“Her contributions to the growth and success of the team have been invaluable.

“We appreciate her efforts, professionalism and the positive influence she continues to have on her teammates. We wish her more successful years ahead, good health and greater achievements.”

The club concluded its birthday message by wishing the experienced player continued success as she leads the team towards achieving more honours.

Beyond her achievements at club level, Mbah won a bronze medal for Nigeria at the 2024 African Games in Ghana, further establishing herself as one of the country’s accomplished volleyball players.

She has also secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, adding another milestone to her growing career.

In their separate messages, board members of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, James Datuhun and Chinedu Onikeku (OLY) as well as Coordinator of Vipers VC, Samuel Onikeku wished the Nigeria international a glamorous birthday.

They hailed Esther Mbah for exhibiting a high level of leadership trait since joining the team.

The stakeholders prayed for good health and ultimately success as she prepares for the Beach Volleyball event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

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