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Senator Orji Kalu, Musa Kida Fashion Way Forward For Nigerian Basketball

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4 years ago

October 8, 2020

Joel Ajayi

Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzoh Kalu has identified with the Nigeria Basketball Federation following its recent achievements which have reinforced Nigeria as one of the emerging powerhouses in the world.

While hosting the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engr Musa Kida in Abuja recently, Sen. Kalu said that the recent achievements of the federation cannot be overlooked which is an indication that Nigeria can rule the world.

The former Governor of Abia state who masterminded Enyimba FC of Aba to a back to back CAF Champions League triumph said, “I must commend you, members of your board, and all stakeholders for what you have achieved so far since you came on board in 2017. It has been an exciting journey with many Nigerians really proud of what you have done in such a short time.”

Recently, the basketball culture is growing in Nigeria thanks to the successes being recorded by our national teams as well as grassroots programs being organized by your federation.”

In his response, NBBF President, Engr Kida who recently retired as the Deputy Managing Director of Total Nigeria thanked Senator Kalu for his kind and inspiring words.

“Words like these inspire us to double our efforts to achieve more despite all the challenges associated with sports in Nigeria. With better funding, support from individuals, government, and corporate organizations, we can definitely do more.”

Kida reaffirmed his commitment to bring more laurels to Nigeria.

“We have so many plans and lofty programs at the grassroots level where talents can be discovered and the next generation of stars can be discovered. Sports is a multi-billion naira sector in Nigeria that can be well harnessed to create jobs for millions.

“To make billions from sports, there is a need for serious investment by all and sundry”, Kida concluded

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CSO Salutes Trump

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1 week ago

January 20, 2025

The Gleamer

A Civil Society Organization (CSO) under the aegis of Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC) has congratulated President Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America.

Chief Ugochukwu Nnam, President of the CSO said this in an interview with the Newsmen in Abuja on Monday.

He expressed optimism over improvement on not just American economy but global economy with the inauguration of Trump.

“This is a man with greater vision of making environment around him great.

“In less than few hours of his inauguration, TikTok is back into existence, this shows how he is going to revive the world economy,” he said.

The ILDC boss who reiterated his confidence in Trump’s Presidency, described him as a man of clues and ideas to drive a stable America and the world at large.

He lauded Trump’s collaboration with global entrepreneurs like Elon Musk in an effort to revitalize America’s economy.

According to him, men and women of ideas flock together, they work together for better society and this is what Trump is doing.

Recall that Donald Trump became the 47th President of the U.S by polling 312 electoral votes Vice President Kamala Harris’ 226 votes in Nov, 2024.

Following the oath of office, Trump will address the nation before he is expected to parade across town to the White House and attend three inaugural balls in the evening

About 200,000 supporters are expected to visit the city to mark the presidential transfer of power.

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