Sports
SPORTS OFFICIALS MEET TO APPRAISE DELTA 2022.
As the 21st National Sports Festival tagged “Delta 2022” sets to end tomorrow, Saturday, December 10, 2022, members of the Main Organising Committee (MOC), Directors of Sports from the 36 States of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as well as other officials have met to appraise the successes and challenges experienced during the festival.
The interactive session which took place today at the Football House Asaba, the Delta State Capital is the last to be held by the sports officials for the current edition of the competition
The Secretary,
MOC and Director, National Sports Festival and Para Sports Department of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Peter Nelson stated that “the interactive session was one of the routine meetings of every National Sports Festival usually held by officials to review the challenges, strengths and day to day activities in connection with the games and welfare of athletes as well as officials in all the sporting venues”
He added that the Festival like many other sporting events worldwide, had its challenges here and there, but that for the quick and prompt intervention of the host State Delta, such challenges were resolved without much delay.
The MOC Secretary stated further that the hosting of the 21st National Sports Festival was one of the best in recent times and that Delta State Government deserved commendation of all sports loving Nigerians, especially with the short time they had to prepare for the Games.
“Permit me at this juncture on behalf of the Honourable Minister, Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, my Permanent Secretary and Chairman MOC, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, thank the Delta State Government, Local Organising Committee, Commissioners of Sports, Directors -General and Chief Executives of Sports Commissions, Directors of Sports from the 36 States of the Federation including the Federal CapitalTerritory, Abuja, Members of the MOC, all sports stakeholders and the media for their contribution towards the successful hosting of this Festival”.
Also speaking, the Director-General, Delta State Sports Commission, Mr Chris Anazia thanked the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, top Management Staff of Ministry and the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Administration in particular, for the opportunity given to the state to host the Games.
He called on the athletes to leverage on the opportunities provided for them by the Government to develop their sporting potentials beyond the festival so as to be able to compete favourably with their counterparts globally.
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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
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