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South-South Batch A’ Umpire Seminar Successfully Conducted.
The South-South Batch A’ Umpires and Scorers Seminar and Inauguration of Akwa Ibom State Chapter recorded huge success in Uyo, the State’s Capital. The seminar which is the intermediate training and Module 2 of the Umpires and Scorers education is a Nationwide program that seeks to improve the quality, standard and capacity of Umpires across the country.
You may recall that the ACUSN introduced their module 1 in 2020 during the lockdown, where states in each each zone were trained via Zoom online meeting over a period of 3 weeks. the module 2 follows the same structure but this time, with physical meetings by participating states. The south south batch A’ seminar had in attendance, participants from Cross River and Rivers States with host Akwa Ibom.
The theory session centered around explaining some specific laws of the game, match scenarios and controversial moments, using video analysis and the law book for explanation and clarifications. The practical session took place immediately at the Cricket Pitch where infield routines of umpires was explained. Areas included, Marking the umpire’s stance , movement and positioning, ball counting, fielding restrictions and more. A total of 36 participants took part in the seminar with gender balance incorporated.
The highlight of the program was the inauguration of the Akwa Ibom State Chapter of ACUSN having fulfilled all criteria. Facilitators for the program was Musa Ehizoje Bodie, National Chairman (ACUSN) and Tonye Timinadi (National Treasurer).
On behalf of the National Executive of ACUSN, we wish to express our deepest gratitude to the Member representing the South-South on the Board of Nigeria Cricket Federation and Chairman of Edo State Cricket Association Mr Uyi Akpata for his continuous immeasurable support and partnership with ACUSN in positioning the Association for greater achievements and making this seminar a huge success.
Sports
Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025
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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