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Speaker, Lagos House of Assembly Donates N10m To Olympians
Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Mudashiru Obasa along with the President World Olympian Association, Joel Bouzou, OLY, decorated three Nigerian Olympians in Paris.
Obasa, who has been serving as Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly since 2015 also promised to donate Ten million naira (N10M) to the three Lagos olympians. They were decorated at the OLY House, Paris.
The Speaker extended the kind gesture as a reward for their outstanding performance during their time as athletes when they represented Nigeria in various sports at the Olympics. He added that the gesture was as a result of the Olympians’ ability to uplift and showcase the good image of Lagos and Nigeria to the world.
Collectively, the athletes who benefitted from the largesse appreciated the speaker. They expressed their gratitude for the gesture and promised to continue to encourage young athletes to represent Nigeria with pride and determination in future competitions. They thanked the Speaker and the Lagos State House of Assembly for their support and encouragement, and promised to continue to make the country proud in their respective sports.
The Speaker commended the athletes for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence, which led to their success at the Olympics during their days. He stated that the cash reward was a token of appreciation for their efforts and a way to show support for their future endeavors in sports.
Overall, this gesture from the Speaker is a welcomed show of support for Nigerian athletes and a recognition of their hard work and achievements.
Also present at the OLY House are: CEO, World Olympian Association, Mike Miller, Senegalese 1988 Olympic silver medalist, Amadou Dia Ba and first Olympics medalist for Burundi, Venuste Niyongabo.
In attendance with the speaker are Lagos State Chairman House Committee on Sports, Hon. Abiodun Orekoya, SSA on Sports to Lagos State Governor, Orimoloye Damilare.
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NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Salutes Football Stakeholders At Christmas, Calls for Unity and More Support in 2025
As the festive season unfolds, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau has extended heartfelt Christmas greetings to football stakeholders across the nation.
In his Christmas message, Gusau reflected on the importance of unity, gratitude, and dedication within the Nigerian football community. He acknowledged the tireless efforts of stakeholders who have contributed to the growth and development of the sport over the past year.
“This festive season is a time for reflection, gratitude, and celebration of the values that unite us as a football family. Your contributions have been instrumental in shaping the beautiful game in our great nation,” Gusau wrote.
Highlighting key milestones achieved in 2024, Gusau praised advancements in football infrastructure, grassroots development, and the improved competitiveness of Nigeria’s national teams. These successes, he noted, were made possible through collective commitment and support.
The NFF President encouraged stakeholders to embrace the core values of the game—unity, fair play, mutual respect and total support as they look toward a promising future for Nigerian football in 2025. He emphasized that the NFF will need the total support of all Nigerians as the Super Eagles approach the crucial stage of the World Cup qualifiers.
“Let us continue to work together to build a brighter future for Nigerian football, where our talented players can thrive, and our fans can be proud,” he added.
Gusau concluded his message with a wish for a joyous Christmas and a prosperous new year, emphasizing a shared vision of football excellence in 2025 and beyond.
The NFF President’s Christmas message resonates as both a celebration of achievements and a rallying call for unity and support in the Nigerian football community.
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