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‘Take FCT SWAN to next level’ – NYSC Director Attah charges newly-elected ExCo
Emmanuel Attah, the Director of General Services of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has charged the SWAN FCT Chapter to take the association to the next level.
During a condolence/courtesy visit to the director’s office on Monday by the newly- elected executives of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) FCT Chapter led by Haruna Bunmi, Attah told the Exco to “breathe life into SWAN”.
Attah, who was former Super Eagles Coordinator also advised the Exco members to discharged their duties truthfully without fear.
“You need to take FCT SWAN to the next level. You are today the executives and others also contested against you. You are one family. So, carry everybody along,” Attah said.
“This is where I challenge the new Exco that SWAN FCT chapter I know have been very vibrant and they need to do more.
“As leaders, you need to bring everybody together as one family to always discharge their duty without fear or prejudice.
“The chairman in particular, I know him very well. He is the chairman today, he is someone who is forthright.
“Remi, I know her very well. We used to call her female coach of the Super Eagles. She was always be there for us. She was always supporting us.
“Chris, Maxwell, Niyi, Yinka, I know all of you very well. So, I can see a wonderful team that has been assembled. Which is really deserving. A young vibrant team. And we can call it the new generation,” he noted.
The former chairman of FCT Football Association, who lost Flight Lieutenant Alfred Ayodeji Olufade, his son-in-law in the ill-fated plane that crashed and killed all 11 on board in May including the Chief of Army Staff, Late General Ibrahim Attahiru, thanked the SWAN Exco for remembering him during this trying times.
“I also want to thank you for this condolence visit. I am humbled with this visit. I can’t believe that SWAN still remember me. I am so grateful.
“It’s painful when you look at the circumstances but then who are we to question God?
Those on the entourage of the SWAN FCT chapter ExCo are: Bunmi Haruna, chairman; Maxwell Lawrence, Vice Chairman: Chris Onokpegu, secretary,: Remi Sulola, Assistant Secretary: Omo Unubun, Financial Secretary: and other members of the association, Elebute Olayinka: Niyi Busari, and Sunny Ejembi.
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AACT 2026: Girls in Golf initiatives kick Start week-long Activities.
The week-long activities designed as part of 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy got underway Monday with Girls in Golf initiative.
The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, LGAN says initiative will empower young girls and inspire the next generation of female golfers in Nigeria.
Dr Lami Ahmed, LGAN President and Chairperson, Local Organising Committee for the All Africa Challenge Trophy said this during a training programme for no fewer than 60 young girls at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.
Ahmed said the initiative was designed to extend golf’s impact beyond competition by investing in young people and creating opportunities for their development.
“We believe that charity calls on us to touch lives and invest in others. Golf is not just about playing the game; it is also about giving back to society,” she said.
She explained that the future of women’s golf depended on introducing girls to the sport early and providing them with the skills and opportunities to excel.
Dr Lami said the Girls in Golf initiative was designed to introduce young girls to the sport, ignite their interest and expose them to the opportunities available through golf.
According to her, the initiative will also help girls develop valuable skills, build confidence and make informed decisions about their future careers.
Ahmed said the association had observed an increase in the number of female caddies across the country, making it necessary to create structured pathways for girls interested in golf.
She added that the initiative would encourage girls to explore different opportunities within the sport, including playing professionally and pursuing other golf-related careers.
Ahmed expressed gratitude to Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the President and founder of the Renewed Hope Initiative, for supporting the programme and the 2026 AACT.
She said the first Lady had demonstrated a strong commitment to human capital development, particularly initiatives that empower women and the girl-child.
“Her Excellency readily embraced the project because she believes in giving back to society, especially by supporting children and creating opportunities for them to thrive,” Ahmed said.
She added that preparations for the championship were progressing well, with teams from various African countries already in Abuja.
The week-long continental women’s golf championship is expected to end on Friday, with teams from at least 20 African countries expected to compete for honours.
Ahmed said LGAN remained committed to using golf as a platform for youth development, empowerment and the promotion of greater participation by women and girls in sports.
She urged stakeholders to support initiatives that would make golf more accessible to young girls and create sustainable pathways for their participation in the sport.
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