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Shettima Mohammed Shagir Pledges to Revitalize Shooting Sports, Deepen Grassroots Participation

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1 month ago

October 23, 2025

Joel Ajayi

Presidential aspirant for the Nigeria Shooting Federation (NSF), Shettima Mohammed Shagir, has vowed to transform the nation’s shooting sports through strategic reforms, grassroots inclusion, and a renewed commitment to professionalism and development.

Speaking while presenting his manifesto before the Electoral Committee of the National Sports Commission (NSC) on Thursday, Shagir pledged to align his vision with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for sports advancement in Nigeria.

He commended the NSC for introducing the manifesto presentation initiative, describing it as a major step toward transparency and accountability in sports leadership.“The idea of sharing our manifestos publicly is commendable. Anyone aspiring to lead should be able to clearly explain their plans and vision. It’s a good practice that promotes openness and should continue,” he said.

Driven by passion and purpose, Shagir said his ambition to lead the Shooting Federation stems from a desire to restructure the sport, create opportunities for young talents, and restore Nigeria’s competitiveness internationally.“My goal is to align with the Renewed Hope Agenda and drive the growth of shooting as a national sport. I want to use this platform to empower Nigerians, particularly at the grassroots level,” he stated.

Highlighting his plans, Shagir emphasized the importance of grassroots inclusion, public awareness, and community engagement to discover and nurture hidden talents across the country.“We must go to the grassroots — visit local communities, identify potential talents, and show people how sports can open doors of opportunity. Through the Federation, we will ensure everyone has a fair chance to participate,” he said.

Lamenting the lack of structured competitions and training programs in recent years, Shagir stressed the need for a comprehensive development framework that prioritizes athletes and builds a solid foundation for the sport.

“In the past four years, there has been no consistent training or competition structure. Once we put in place a sustainable development system, we’ll begin to uncover exceptional talents nationwide,” he noted.

He further proposed a membership and certification system to ensure proper registration, discipline, and safety among participants through recognized shooting clubs and associations.

“Our objective is to make shooting accessible, safe, and well-regulated. Participation will be open to all qualified individuals after due screening. Shooting teaches discipline, focus, and self-control — values we must promote,” he added.

Shagir reaffirmed his commitment to building a transparent, inclusive, and development-oriented Shooting Federation that will drive grassroots empowerment, uphold integrity, and position Nigeria as a leading force in shooting sports globally.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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10 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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