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Sports Minister Charges NAPHER-SD to Play Leading Role in Promoting Fitness and Health Education
Joel Ajayi
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has charged the National Association for Physical and Health Education, Recreation and Dance (NAPHER-SD) to play a leading role in promoting fitness and health education across the country.
The Minister gave the charge during the courtesy visit of NAPHER-SD, led by its president, Professor Florence Bola Adeyanju, He emphasized the crucial role that NAPHER-SD can play in advancing the nation’s fitness and health awareness. He stated that physical fitness and health education are integral components of a thriving and prosperous society.
“When we look at the sports sector, one element that we have continually missed is the fitness component,” the Minister said. “It is an aspect that we ignore. it incorporates the generality of people into the sports ecosystem.”
“The World Health Organization some years ago focused on the benefits of fitness and physical activity in its guide to all nations. Its benefits to healthy living are enormous. One of the tasks of NAPHER-SD is to come out with advocacy towards physical activity, and ideas on regulating the sector.”
Senator Enoh underscored the need for NAPHER-SD to work in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports Development to develop programs and initiatives that will encourage physical activity, raise awareness about the importance of fitness, and disseminate valuable health education information to all segments of society.
He highlighted that “A healthy nation is a productive nation, and by enhancing fitness and health education, we can contribute to the overall well-being of the citizens. Through effective collaboration between the Ministry and NAPHER-SD, they can jointly design initiatives that target both the youth and adults to cultivate a culture of physical fitness and health consciousness.”
He applauded NAPHER-SD for their longstanding commitment to physical education, sports, and related activities. He recognized the association’s expertise in this domain and its potential to be a driving force behind improving the fitness and health status of the nation.
At the meeting, the president of NAPHER-SD, Prof. Adeyanju stated that the association is strongly committed to promoting holistic human development for individuals to lead better lives. She added that the association pledges its utmost professional support and cooperation to the current administration’s drive to develop sports in the country.
The Ministry of Sports Development and NAPHER-SD will work in partnership to drive toward a healthier, more active nation, with the potential to drive positive changes in the lives of millions of Nigerians.
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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday
Cyril Ogar
Vipers Volleyball Club have felicitated with their captain, Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.
In a statement signed by the Vipers VC Team Manager, Suraj Abiodun Jabar; the club described Mbah as a leader who has consistently demonstrated excellence both on and off the court.
The statement also praised the Nigerian international for her valuable contributions to the club.
The statement mentioned her role in guiding Vipers to a second-place finish at the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Club Championship in Ghana.
It read: “The management of Vipers Volleyball Club wants to celebrate Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.
“She has been an asset to Vipers since joining the club, demonstrating outstanding commitment, dedication and leadership.
“Her contributions to the growth and success of the team have been invaluable.
“We appreciate her efforts, professionalism and the positive influence she continues to have on her teammates. We wish her more successful years ahead, good health and greater achievements.”
The club concluded its birthday message by wishing the experienced player continued success as she leads the team towards achieving more honours.
Beyond her achievements at club level, Mbah won a bronze medal for Nigeria at the 2024 African Games in Ghana, further establishing herself as one of the country’s accomplished volleyball players.
She has also secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, adding another milestone to her growing career.
In their separate messages, board members of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, James Datuhun and Chinedu Onikeku (OLY) as well as Coordinator of Vipers VC, Samuel Onikeku wished the Nigeria international a glamorous birthday.
They hailed Esther Mbah for exhibiting a high level of leadership trait since joining the team.
The stakeholders prayed for good health and ultimately success as she prepares for the Beach Volleyball event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
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