Sports
QuickMed seeks partnership with Nigeria Volleyball Federation
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of QuickMed, Salefu Odaudu has indicated interest in collaborating with The Nigeria Volleyball Federations (NVBF) in order to empower the youths and create human capacity development through sports.
QuickMed is a trademark of AdaIn Technologies Limited and an emergency response platform that seeks to connect users to emergency responders at that critical point in time.
Odaudu while speaking with journalists in Abuja explained the pros and cons of QuickMed and its motive in partnering with the Nigeria Volleyball Federations (NVBF).
He said, “We are expected to come into the sporting arena through volleyball. They are actually one of our first potential partners within the sports domain and we want to encourage the athletes out there to bear in mind that QuickMed actually have them in mind.
“I want the players to be rest assured that QuickMed got their back. We are watching their home while they are out there representing their family and the Nation at large”.
He said, “At QuickMed, what we do is technologically connect users who are in need of emergency response at critical time using a proximity base that would refer people to that emergency responders within the shortest period of time”.
“In QuickMed we believe in empowering and encouraging youth involvement, human capacity development and we also believe that the sporting arena is that environment where we can harness and encourage the young talent amongst the citizens.
“QuickMed is not just out to deliver service connecting people, we are also interested in human capacity development as well as empowering young people.
“We want to also educate and create awareness that emergency, preparedness is of essences and the sports environment is a place that prepares people mentally physically. QuickMed feels through this arena we could reach to various homes and then reach out to everybody on the news on the subject of emergency and preparedness and awareness.”
Sports
No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday
Joel Ajayi
The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.
With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.
Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.
The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.
In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.
While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.
Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.
This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.
Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?
Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.
She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.
Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.
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