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Sports Ministry Join Forces With WHO For Disease Control

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5 years ago

February 24, 2020

JOEL AJAYI

In its determination to prevent the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) through sporting activities in the country, the Federal Ministry of youth and Sports Development has joined forces with World Health Organization (WHO).

Speaking on Monday in Abuja the Minister of youth and sports Mr Sunday Dare, when WHO officials led by, Dr Nick Banatavala paid courtesy visit to the office he stated that physical exercise and health education will be adopted to engaged the youth in the prevention of NCD while adding that in-flock of hard drugs to the country also endanger the youth to be affected by the deadly diseases.

According to him, at the ministry level we are already working on a programs that will educate the youth on how they can prevent themselves from contacting this disease through sports activities” he said.

On his parts, the WHO representative in Nigeria, Dr Nick Banatavala decried the wide spread of NCD while stressing the need for a multi-sectoral plan to educate on the prevention and control of the diseases.

“Physical exercise, regular medical check and early detection will help in curbing the spread of the disease that’s why we want to collaborate with the relevant stakeholders like the sports ministry”.

“Also the use of sports personality will help in eliminating the stigma attached to NCD” he said.

“The objectives of this mission are to make high level advocacy on tuberculosis and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), following the commitment made by the President and Head of State of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the UN high level meetings held during the UN General Assembly in New York with regard to eliminating tuberculosis
and also addressing NCDs. So this mission will like to advocate for going from commitment to action.

While soliciting the support of the Federal Ministry of Youth and sports , Dr Nick Banatavala stressed the need to also mobilize non-state actors in order to galvanize all stakeholders towards achievingUniversal Health Coverage.

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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta

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2 weeks ago

May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.

Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.

Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.

In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.

Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.

Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.

Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.

Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.

With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.

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