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Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei Joins Nigerian Tennis Board as NSC’s Sponsor/Philanthropist Nominee

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1 month ago

October 22, 2025

Cyril Ogar
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially nominated Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Victor Ochei to serve on the Board of the Nigeria Tennis Federation in the capacity of Sponsor/Philanthropist.

This was confirmed in a letter dated October 20th, 2025, personally signed by the Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade.
The letter affirms Ochei’s nomination to the Sponsorship/Philanthropy seat, one of the fourteen (14) distinct constituencies that make up the National Sports Federation Board.

In the letter, Hon. Olopade stated: “I am pleased to inform you that the National Sports Commission has officially nominated you to occupy the esteemed position of Sponsor/Philanthropist on the National Board of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, for the 2025–2029 term. Your nomination is a testament to your valuable contributions and unwavering commitment to the development of sports in Nigeria. Congratulations on this achievement.”

At a time when the future of Nigerian sports hinges on private sector involvement and credible leadership, Ochei’s nomination reflects a strategic move to reinvigorate sports governance with individuals who possess not only a passion for sports but also a proven track record of philanthropy, sponsorship, and developmental impact.

Before the nomination, Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Victor Ochei is widely recognized for his impactful and sustained contributions to sports development in Nigeria, particularly in table tennis.

Over the past five years (2021–2025), he has committed close to ₦200 million to the sponsorship of the annual DavNotch Open Tennis Championship, a flagship event in Nigeria’s tennis calendar.

His passion for the sport is further exemplified by his role as an Audemars Piguet Ambassador and his consistent attendance at the four annual Grand Slam tennis tournaments for over a decade.
Beyond tennis, Ochei has shown a broad commitment to grassroots sports development.

He sponsors the Onicha-Olona Unity Cup, an annual football tournament in Delta State, now in its fifth year.

The Delta State Born also constructed the Donald Ochei Mini-Stadium in his hometown, Onicha-Olona, Aniocha North LGA, Delta State—a community sports infrastructure project that has been widely praised and emulated

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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12 hours ago

November 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
Joel Ajayi Tangerine APT Pension stormed the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games and snatched the crown with a commanding 66 points—ending FCMB’s reign and announcing themselves as the new champions of corporate sporting excellence.

From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.

Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.

They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.

Rounding off the podium is NPF Pension, finishing third with 57 points after a spirited campaign. They claimed gold in football, second in table tennis and e-sports, third in volleyball, fourth in scrabble, sixth in press conference/discipline/fanfare/most coordinated, seventh in chess, and eighth in snooker and team bonding.

The rest of the table saw fierce competition:4th – Norrenberger Pension: 52 points, 5th – Premium Pension: 47 points, 6th – NNPC Pension: 45 points, 7th – Access Arm: 41 points
In Others position 8th – Trustfund Pension: 29 points 9th – PENCOM: 28 points and 10th – NUPEMCO: 25 points.

With the dust settled and the cheers still echoing, one truth stands tall:Tangerine APT Pension has ushered in a new era—bold, dominant, and unforgettable.

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