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Sports Ministry Dissolves 7 Sports Para Federations Board

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4 years ago

March 24, 2022

Joel Ajayi

The Ministry of Sports and Youth Development has announced the dissolution of the boards of seven (7) Para Sports Federations, with effect from Thursday, March 24th 2022.

The para sports federation include; Amputee Football, Para Athletics, Para Powerlifting, Para Soccer, Deaf Sports, Para Swimming and Wheelchair Basketball.

Sports Minister Mr Sunday Dare, who was represented by the permanent secretary of the ministry Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar during the press conference in Abuja said the board was dissolved upon the expiration of their tenure.

According to him, in line with Article 20.1 of Code of Governance of National Sports Federations, the Boards of the 7 Para Sports Federations are hereby dissolved and the Secretaries General of these Federations are mandated to handle the affairs of the Federations pending the elections and inauguration of new Boards.

“As you are aware, the Boards of Para Sports Federations were inaugurated on February 27, 2018, after the successful elections that were held for various positions on the Boards, You are also aware that elections into the Board of these Sports Federations has been a 4-year term tenure, which has already expired by February 27, 2022.

“It is in that regard therefore, that the Ministry is inviting your attention, to thank you most sincerely for the sacrifices of your time and material things and the contributions you made in the development of Para sports in Nigeria.

“It will be on record that your efforts have been part of the contributions that led to the recognition and subsequent establishment of a Department in the Ministry in charge of Para Sports activities in Nigeria.

“It is our hope that the good working relationship we established and enjoyed with you will continue to wax stronger, not because we once crossed each other only, but because of your pet projects you are living behind.

“We hope that whenever you are called upon to render more services you will be glad to accept.” He said.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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12 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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