Sports
Teamwork Key To Achieve Goals, Sports Ministry Charges Newly Elected BFN Board
..As Orbhil re-elected as president
Joel Ajayi
The Ministry of Youth and Sports on Thursday charged the newly elected board of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) to imbibe the spirit of teamwork to achieve its goals and objectives.
The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar gave the charges shortly after the sworn-in of the newly elected BFN board member on Thursday in Abuja.
According to him, following the expiration of the tenure of office for the 2017-2021 Boards, the processes for re-constituting the Boards, in line with the Olympic cycle and the National Sports Federation’s established Guidelines were activated, resulting in the conduct of elections for Board membership in each Sport, across the six Geo-Political Zones, and other Stakeholders.
“The election of the Board of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria was put on hold due to the Ministry’s respect for the Court injunction that was Instituted by some aggrieved Stakeholders, shortly before the 30 September, 2021 election.
“It is on a good note that the aggrieved Stakeholders have addressed the issues of concern and have jointly discontinued litigation in the Federal High Court, in the spirit of One-Sport-One Family, which the BFN has always been known for.
“This development necessitated the conduct of your peaceful election today by the same Electoral Committee, where winners have now emerged for the logical conclusion of the process which began in 2021.
“As President, Vice President and Members of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, the task of deepening the development of Sports, now squarely on your shoulders. Therefore, teamwork is key to achieving the Board’s goals and objectives.
“I salute the sheer sense of patriotism, with which each of you voluntarily contested to be part of this National assignment, which comes without any form of remuneration.
“I charge you all to be absolutely guided by the established processes, procedures and the Code of Governance of National Sports Federations in the discharge of your responsibilities. You are required to bring your BFN Constitution to be in consonance with the Ministry’s 2021 Code of Governance before the end of June, 2022
While speaking, the newly elected BFN President Francis Orbih expressed that the new board is committed and dedicated to lift Badminton.
“Its victory for Badminton, Federation of Nigeria, there is no victor and vanquish, Badminton is a game of Love, we are going to continue as one family.
He appealed to all stakeholders to join and together for the growth and development of Badminton in Nigeria and beyond.
Other board members include; Mr. Lawal Yusuf Bello (North East) , Engr. Shehu Sulyman Warah (North Central), Mrs. Solaja Catherine Obiageli (South East) Mr. Tangbe Felix Awala South-South), Grace Gabriel (Athletes Reps), Esther Gidado (NAWIS), Tunde Kazeem (NAPHER-SD, Alhaji Malik Anas Sponsor/Philanthropist / Ex-Officio, Etuku TY (Technical Rep) as well as international Representative.
Sports
AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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