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Zakari Tahir Wins 2021 Noah Dallaji U17 Basketball MVP Award
Zakari Tahir is the runaway winner of the Most Valuable Player Award of the 2021 Noah Dallaji Legacy U17 Basketball Tournament.
The Kano U17 Basketball team forward helped Kano to emerge champions after defeating Kaduna (72-70) in the final. He played in all the seven matches from the preliminary to the final in the 8-day tournament in Kano.
Taihir, 16, beat Azi Obinna (Plateau) in the voting results to win the award. He was also awarded the Highest Scorer, emerging the highest points scorer in the competition averaging 4.3 points in 7 matches. Behind Taihir, Azi Obinna posted a mouthwatering performance in the competition emerging as the Assist Leader while Samuel Alphonsus of Kaduna won the Highest Rebounder and the Defensive Player Awards.
Kano pipped Kaduna (72-70) to emerge champions of the maiden Noah Dallaji Legacy U17 Basketball Tournament as Kaduna won silver trophy while Plateau edged Kebbi to win bronze medal.
Elated Zakari while speaking with journalists said the award is dedicated to his mum who has been supporting him. He added that he will be willing to play for D’Tigers and also played in the NBA.
“I dedicate this MVP award to my mum who has been supporting me through the thick and thin. I also thank my team mates who make it possible for me to win the award. My coach is also like a father to us. This award should motivate me to be up my game and play in the NBA and for D’Tigers in future.”
The tournament is named after the sponsor, Engineer Noah Dallaji, president, African Children Talents Discovery Foundation (ACTDF), a Non-Governmental Organization that focuses on creating platform for African Children to soar in their careers.
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NEDC Disowns Circulating MSc Education Support Fund Application
Joel Ajayi
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has warned the public against a fake and unauthorised message circulating on social media about an alleged Education Support Fund for Master’s degree (MSc) students.
The Commission, in a disclaimer signed by its management on Friday, described the purported programme, including its stated requirements and the alleged submission point at the NEDC office in Polo, Maiduguri, as false and unauthorised.
According to the Commission, it is not currently receiving applications for any MSc Education Support Fund as contained in the circulating message.
NEDC therefore urged prospective applicants and other members of the public to disregard the information and avoid submitting personal documents to individuals or locations claiming to be acting on behalf of the Commission.
It specifically cautioned the public against releasing sensitive documents such as National Identification Number (NIN) slips, admission letters, identity cards and indigene certificates in connection with the purported programme.
The Commission further warned the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes and the unauthorised use of NEDC’s name and identity to deceive unsuspecting applicants.
It advised members of the public seeking information on its programmes, interventions and opportunities to rely only on official NEDC communication channels and verified announcements issued by the Commission
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