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Tinubu’s aide, Zulu promises support for FCT Area Council Cup Tourney

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10 months ago

January 15, 2025

The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, Adeyinka Adeboye, has assured the organisers of the FCT Area Council Football Tournament of support to discover talents for the various national teams.

Adeboye, also known as Zulu, gave the assurance when he received in person, the Mandate Secretary, FCT Area Council Services Secretariat, Bitrus Lawrence Garki, during a courtesy visit to the presidential aide’s on Wednesday in Abuja.

Adeboye, who commended the organisers for coming up with such laudable project, said the competition will go a long way in discovering talents at the grassroots and expose them to football scouts for more exposure to the world.

“The government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is keen on grassroots sports development and we will leave no stone unturned to discover, nurture and expose our youths through sports to the outside world.

“I want to commend you for coming up with this laudable and noble project which we take our children away from social vices and expose their sporting skills and talents to the world. We are happy with this and we’ll give you our full support, the SSA said.

The Mandate Secretary, who is the organizer of the competition, in his remarks, thanked the presidential aide for the visit.

He said 12 teams, two from each of the six Area Councils in the FCT will take part in the three-day competition which will hold from Friday January 17 and Sunday January 19, 2025 at the Apo Football Pitch.

According to Lawrence Garki, the tournament is designed to promote unity among the participating teams and especially to foster friendship among the youths.

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“Aderonke Atoyebi Wins Big in Denmark, Inspires Global Recognition for Nigerian Women in Sports

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2 hours ago

November 3, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria’s own Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi has brought immense pride to the nation after being named the International Sport and Culture Association (ISCA) Role Model of the Year at a ceremony held in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The biennial ISCA Awards honour individuals and organizations that use sports and physical activity as tools for social change, inclusion, and empowerment across the globe. This year’s edition drew nominations from several countries, spotlighting outstanding figures who have transformed their communities through the power of sports.
Atoyebi’s unwavering commitment to gender equality and youth empowerment has made her a prominent voice in the sports-for-development space. Through her advocacy and leadership, she continues to demonstrate how sports can serve as a bridge for education, unity, and hope—especially among young women in Nigeria and beyond.
As part of the recognition, Atoyebi received a €3,000 cash prize along with the global visibility that accompanies the prestigious ISCA honour.
Speaking shortly after receiving the award, she expressed deep gratitude and excitement, dedicating the recognition to her team and everyone who has supported her journey.
> “This award means a lot to me. It’s a testament to the hard work my team and I have put in over the years,” Atoyebi said. “Being recognised on such an international stage proves that no effort toward positive change ever goes unnoticed. It motivates me to keep pushing boundaries and reaching more girls who need hope and opportunity.”

Atoyebi’s global recognition further strengthens Nigeria’s growing influence in the global dialogue around sports, development, and women’s empowerment. Her story continues to inspire a new generation of African women to believe that with passion, dedication, and purpose, they too can create lasting change.

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