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Sports Committee Pays Tribute to Hon. Ekene Adams One Year After Passing

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1 year ago

July 16, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has paid glowing tribute to the late Hon. Ekene Adams, former Chairman of the Committee, on the first anniversary of his passing.

Born 16th April 1985, Hon. Adams, a Nigerian politician from Labour Party and respected sports administrator and lawmaker, died on July 16, 2024. One year on, his impact continues to be felt across Nigeria’s sporting community and legislative landscape.

Led by the current Chairman, Hon. Kabiru Amadu, the House Committee paused to honour Adams’ memory and legacy, describing him as a committed and visionary leader whose efforts helped lay a solid foundation for sports policy and development nationwide.

In his tribute, Hon. Amadu said: “Honourable Ekene Adams was a passionate and selfless leader whose dedication to Nigerian sports was unwavering. He championed the welfare of athletes, advocated for better infrastructure, and promoted youth empowerment through sports. His absence is still deeply felt by all who worked with him.”

Amadu also offered prayers for the family Adams left behind, expressing hope that they continue to find strength in the legacy he built. “His memory lives on not only in our hearts but also in the reforms and progress he inspired. We will continue to uphold the principles and values he stood for.”

The Committee further described Adams’ leadership as bold, innovative, and service-driven—qualities that earned him admiration across political and sporting circles. They reaffirmed their commitment to building on the vision he left behind.

“Today, as we reflect on his life and service, we are reminded of the powerful impact one individual can make. Hon. Ekene Adams’ work continues to inspire us,” the statement concluded.

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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.

Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.

The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.

As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.

The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.

The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.

With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.

Africa is coming to Abuja.

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