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Sports Perfect Platform For Youth To Make Great Impact In Nigeria-Hawau Gambo

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4 years ago

June 20, 2022

..As maiden National Peace Olympics berth in Abuja

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, Assistant Director Media Relations Hajia Hawau Gambo has revealed that sports remains a perfect platform to really push younger Nigerians to make a great impact.

She stated this at the closing ceremony of the maiden edition of three-week long National Olympic Sports fiesta in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, with the theme ‘fostering national peace and unity through sports and games.

The National Peace Olympics 2022 initiative put together by the Elite Lawyers Association ,ELA, in headline partnership with UFUK Dialogue and Nigerian Tulip International Colleges ,NTIC, was aimed at bringing youths together for networking, interacting, meeting new friends and showcase their talents in different aspects of sports contests

She described the initiative as timely and commendable.

According to her, youths are the Energy engine room of this country, they drive entrepreneurs, they drive ICT, they are hungry for education, they care for their family, they bring innovation and there is a need to invest in them.

“I want to say here that these are the perfect platforms to push them forward for them to make a great impact in our nation Nigeria.

“This is a very important message that we need to take to our leaders’ ear, we need to develop them”, she said

Also, coordinator of the event, Barrister Solomon Ita Enang, described the event as successful, saying it achieved its objective.

“The main aim of the competition was achieved which is bringing youth together to networking, interacting, meeting new friends and showcase their talents in different aspects of sports contests”.

On his own, Managing Director of Tulip International School Feyzullah Bilgin said sports is important for the young people, for intelligence and better welfare.

“Sports help our young one to socialise, improve communication skills as well as leadership skills”.

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14 DAYS TO GO: Abuja Prepares for the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon

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23 hours ago

November 1, 2026

The Gleamer

In 14 days, the Federal Capital Territory will host one of the most anticipated sporting events on the African athletics calendar, the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon.

This event is more than just a race, it represents a convergence of sport, tourism, community and national pride.

Thousands of runners, elite athletes, professional clubs, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and first-time participants will take to the streets of Abuja for a 21.1km test of endurance, discipline and determination.

The marathon race is designed to showcase the beauty and vibrancy of the city, will wind through its major districts, offering participants and spectators a unique view of Nigeria’s capital at its finest, orderly, energetic and alive.

Nilayo Sports Limited, the organizer of the marathon, says its partnership reflects a deeper commitment beyond organizing a race, a commitment to wellness, youth empowerment, and the promotion of Nigeria as a destination for world-class sporting events.

“We believe in building excellence, and there is no better symbol of excellence than the marathon where consistency, preparation and resilience meet,” Nilayo Sports Limited noted.

As the countdown continues, organizers have intensified preparations from route safety and medical support to logistics, timing systems and volunteer mobilization to ensure a seamless experience for athletes and spectators alike.

The marathon offers prize money and global ranking points for elite runners. While it offers something far more valuable for everyday runners, the opportunity to be part of history.

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