Sports

We will create more impactful youth competitions in FCT- Mohammed

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3 years ago

August 3, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The Federal Capital Territory Football Association FCT FA Chairman, Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed has revealed that the Capital City football Governing board will channelled it’s energy to creat more impactful youth programs in the city that will better life of the youth.

Mohammed who was re-elected for the second time recently gave this assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at the the inagural board meeting of the new elected board saying that the board is ready to creat more youth competitions that will impact their life’s and make them useful for themselves and the society at large.

The initiatives which include aggressive grassroots campaign that will unravel more talents, Holiday league for the students, touring of the area council to meet all the Stakeholders amongst others.

According to him, we want to do more, and all we need is the Support and contribution from all stakeholders in the capital city of the most populous race on earth.

“We must engage our youth, if we want better society, we must give them positive look, our desire is for everyone to prosper in life, that is why we are going to create more opportunities through organization of more competitions that will help them.

“We all know that, competition is the main wheel that drive football development any where in the world, that is why we are working hard as a board to ensure we have more competitions.”

Speaking on the purpose of meeting, FCT FA Chair said, “It’s Statutory board meeting, the newly Inaugurated board are here to introduce ourselves and to put up an open house to develop agenda and I must say that we are ready to do our best to ensure growth and development of football in the FCT.

“Our three (3) cardinal points remains, development of human resources which include, referees, coaches players (male and female) to improve infrastructure in all the area Councils and to ensure more competitions for that will no doubt put smiles on the faces of many Nigerians irrespective of tribe, religious and ethnicity.”

He also identified lack of sponsorship as the cog in the wheel of the acceleration of football in the the capital city of Nigeria.
FCT FA boss however appealed to the corporate bodies and well meaning individuals to come to aid of football in the capital city.

Mouktar commended the electoral Committee for conducting free and fair election, saying in the history of the FCT FA election this is the first time there will no be any ranchor or petition.

Also, he equally appaluded the media for their support and all positive vibes that has existed between FCT FA and men of pen pushers, he therefore urged them not to relax the oars but to continues projecting the good work and the progress of FCT for the benefit of all.

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SWAN President Calls for Gender-Fair Reporting in Sports Journalism

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15 hours ago

October 26, 2026

The Gleamer

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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