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QuickMed seeks partnership with Nigeria Volleyball Federation

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3 years ago

August 4, 2023

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.”

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29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase

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14 hours ago

October 4, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With 29 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is stepping up preparations to host the continental women’s team golf championship, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to the country’s readiness.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja Director of Communication AACT 2026, Kayode Adeniyi said the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be fully prepared to welcome golfers, officials and delegates from across Africa when the championship tees off on November 2.

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.

The IBB International Golf and Country Club has undergone extensive rehabilitation following its closure to regular golfing activities for more than a year. The intervention has focused on the golf course, selected holes, the clubhouse and other key facilities required to provide a befitting venue for the continental championship.

Justice Dongban-Mensem expressed confidence that the rehabilitation programme would be completed in time for the AACT, further reassuring stakeholders that the Club would be ready to host Africa’s leading female golfers.

Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, Peter Deshi, also expressed optimism over the progress of work, with regular golfing activities expected to resume ahead of the championship.

For the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the readiness of the host venue remains a critical component of the country’s preparations.

President of the Association, Dr. Lami Ahmed, has similarly expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparations to stage a successful championship.

The 2026 AACT is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

With the countdown now entering its final month, the rehabilitation of the Club is sending a strong message about Nigeria’s determination to deliver a successful championship and provide a worthy stage for Africa’s finest female golfers.

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