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Volleyball: I Can’t Wait To Return To National Team- Dauda Saje

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4 years ago

July 2, 2020

Volleyball: I Can’t Wait To Return To National Team- Dauda Saje

Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) volleyball player, Dauda Saje said he is eager to return to the country’s men senior national team.

Saje disclosed this during an interview session with journalists on Thursday.

The Most Valuable Player (Division one league) said whenever the call comes from any coach who is handling senior national team, he is ready to serve his fatherland.

He said, “I have been waiting patiently for the national invite to come so I know my return will be full of surprises. The technical committee have not extending an invite to me yet and it is not all the good players in the country that will be called into the national team.

My dream for volleyball is to play at the elite league and get a club outside the country but if the technical committee of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation needs my services, I will be available. I am not the best but I know that I am among the best in the country because I have good records in Nigeria volleyball since 2008 till date.

Saje expressed joy qualifying for the 2020 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League.

He said, “I feel elated returning to the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League after missing an two editions. When I heard the announcement by the Leage Management Committee, I was so glad because I and my teammates have been waiting for this moment to return where we belong”.

“Winning the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the Division one league was good although this is not the first time. This particular one is different because it came with extensive hard work and team spirit. I trained for months and the passion for the game keep me going. I thank God for everything and also my team mate for being there for me”.

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NSC DG Olopade Meets NSC Directors, Calls for Scientific Approach to Sports Federation Activities

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2 weeks ago

November 27, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has reiterated the new transformative vision of the Commission during his meeting with the Directors and Heads of Departments of the Commission.

The interactive sessions allowed senior officials to introduce themselves to the new DG, who emphasized the importance of strategic, standardized and scientific approach to the Commission’s operations, including the conduct of Sports Federation Elections.

In his remarks, Olopade stressed the need for reforms that would attract top administrators to vie for leadership roles within Nigeria’s Sports Federations.
“There is no way we can’t be looking at having top industry CEOs on board in our Sports Federations,” he stated.

The DG also highlighted the Commission’s mandate to elevate the Corporate image of various Sports in Nigeria.

He reemphasized the NSC’s commitment to reviving key initiatives such as the National Sports Industry Policy and the 10-Year Football Master Plan.

“The Chairman and myself strongly believe we need to have a different approach to our Federation Elections,” he noted.

“This is why the emphasis of the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a balanced approach to both sports consumption and sports production.”

The meeting reflects the new direction of the NSC, with Olopade pledging to champion and support policies that will foster professionalism and sustainable development across Nigeria’s sports landscape.

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