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U21 Volleyball C’Ship: Ndukauba dedicates trophy to Engr Nimrod
Captain of Nigeria U21 women’s volleyball team, Kelechi Ndukauba has dedicated the victory to the President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) Engineer Musa Nimrod.
Nigeria won the 2023 African U21 Nations Volleyball Championship Zone 3 in Niamey, Niger Republic on Sunday.
Ndukauba said Engineer Musa Nimrod is one of the biggest supporters of the team and has invested hugely in the success of the team.
She revealed that the 2nd Vice President of NVBF, Comptroller of Nigeria Immigrations, Nkechi Ezugwu; South West Zonal Representative on the board, Prince Babatunde Omisore and a host of others motivated the team during their camping exercise.
The Nigeria Customs Service player said, “This success we are celebrating today would not have been possible if not for the huge contribution of the President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod.
“Engineer Nimrod is our biggest supporter, he played a huge role in our attendance at the zone 3 African U21 Nations Volleyball Championship in Niamey. The players are dedicating the trophy to the President, Engineer Musa Nimrod for bankrolling the team.
“We also go support from our mother, Comptroller of Nigeria Immigrations, Nkechi Ezugwu; Prince Babatunde Omisore, Bolicit Amakiri, Ex International, Edosa Aye and a host of others. The team promise to continue being good ambassador of the country at any International Championship.”
Ndukauba noted the Zone 3 African U21 Nations Volleyball Championship has put the players in good shape ahead of the 2023 FIVB U19 Girls World Championship in Croatia and Hungary next August.
She said, “The President insisted Nigeria attended the Zone 3 Nations Championship to serve as training tour ahead of the World Championship. Frw players will resume camp immediately while others wil be participating in the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League which begins on 12th July in Abuja.
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SWAN President Calls for Gender-Fair Reporting in Sports Journalism
By Joel Ajayi
The President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Isaiah Kemje Benjamin, has urged sports journalists to eliminate gender stereotypes and bias in their reports to promote fairness, inclusion and greater visibility for women in sports.
Benjamin made the call on Monday in Abuja while delivering a presentation titled “Gender-Sensitive Journalism: Removing Gender Stereotypes and Bias in Sports Reporting” at the Annual Women in Sports Leadership Training/Seminar for Journalists, organised by the Women Commission of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC).
He said sports journalists play a critical role in shaping public opinion, influencing athletes’ visibility and determining which achievements receive recognition, sponsorship and investment.
According to him, the way the media reports women in sports can either reinforce existing barriers or help dismantle them.
Benjamin explained that gender-sensitive journalism requires fairness, accuracy, equality and inclusion, stressing that it does not mean giving female athletes favourable coverage or shielding them from legitimate criticism.
He identified common forms of bias in sports reporting, including giving men’s competitions greater prominence, focusing on female athletes’ appearance rather than performance, defining women by their marital or family status, and questioning their competence in leadership positions.
The SWAN president urged journalists to adopt respectful language, apply consistent professional standards and extend coverage beyond national teams to domestic leagues, grassroots competitions, female coaches, referees and sports administrators.
Using Nigeria’s sporting landscape as an example, he said the achievements of the Super Falcons deserved sustained analysis beyond match results, including discussions on investment, player development, professional leagues and grassroots structures.
He also noted that digital platforms offered opportunities to expand coverage of women’s sports but warned journalists against sensationalism, online harassment and sexist commentary.
Benjamin proposed seven measures, including gender-sensitive editorial guidelines, regular coverage audits, diversified sources, professional development, stronger grassroots reporting and measurable progress.
He called on SWAN to collaborate with the NOC, sports federations, leagues and clubs to improve access to information and strengthen women’s visibility in sports.
He urged journalists to ensure that athletes are judged by their performances and achievements rather than gender stereotypes.
“Gender-sensitive journalism must be fair, not favourable,” he said, emphasising that responsibility for change rests with reporters, editors, broadcasters, photographers and digital publishers.
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