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SWAN boss thumbs up FCT minister for rewarding athletes
Bunmi Haruna, chairman of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) FCT chapter, has commended the Minister of Federal Capital Territory Administration for hosting and rewarding athletes who won laurels at the Edo 2020 National Sports Festival.
This is sequel to an earlier announcement by the minister of State for FCTA, Dr Ramatu Aliyu at the FCT award night held in Abuja on August 19, 2021.
The minister announced a N400,000 reward for gold medalists, N250,000 for silver medalists and 150,000 for bronze medalists.
Team FCT won a total of 37 medals, made up of six gold, 15 silver and 16 bronze to finish 15th on the log table. 261 athletes and officials represented FCT at the festival held in Benin City
Haruna commended the Minister’s gesture while seeing it as a welcome development. Adding that it will go a long way in motivating Team FCT to win more medals in future games.
“I want to use this occasion to assure the FCT administration of the support of SWAN in sports development and coverage of events in the Territory,” the FCT SWAN chairman said.
“The Permanent Secretary who represented the minister at the event also deserves our commendation. I also want to give credit to the Director of sports Luka Istifanu and his team for the amount of hard work they put up in preparation and participation of Team FCT at the festival.
“We as the watchdogs of sports in this Territory are impressed but there are rooms for improvement. To the athletes and officials I say kudos.”
He urged the FCT administration to give Team FCT more support to enable an improved outing at the National Youth Games in Ilorin coming up later the year.
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Kola Daniel Takes Seat on 2027 Africa School Games LOC, Promises Commitment to National Duty
Joel Ajayi
Kola Daniel Adeyanju, Special Assistant on Media to the National Sports Commission Director-General, Honourable Bukola Olopade, has expressed his gratitude and excitement after being appointed to the 28-man Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 2027 Africa School Games in Abuja.
According to the erudite sports administrator, “It’s a privilege to be part of this committee. I am humbled by the opportunity to serve my nation and contribute to the success of this international event.”
Adeyanju, who has previously served on the Federal Government’s 40-man LOC for Aisha Buhari’s Tournament in Abuja, is no stranger to hard work and dedication.
He attributes his appointment to the recognition of his efforts and commitment to Nigerian sports.
“I want to thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for this opportunity, and my principals, Alhaji Shehu Dikko and Honourable Bukola Olopade, for believing in me,” Adeyanju said. “I am committed to giving my best and ensuring the success of the 2027 Africa School Games.”
As a member of the LOC, Adeyanju is eager to work with his colleagues to deliver a memorable event that showcases Nigeria’s capabilities and hospitality. “It’s a call to National duty, and I am ready to answer,” he said.
The 2027 Africa School Games promises to be an exciting event, with athletes and officials from across the continent converging in Abuja. With the pedigree of sports administrators on the list, Nigeria is poised to host a successful and memorable event
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