Correctional service will lead others in sports development -ACC Ogunbiyi

Correctional service will lead others in sports development ACC  Ogunbiyi 


By Abdul Momoh Sportspro News 

Development of sports in Nigeria by para-military  service must be prioritise to enhance service delivery. 

ACC AO Ogunbiyi who is the head of sports unit of Kwara State Command of the correctional service stated this at the presentation ceremony and award at the fifth edition of para-military games hosted by the command. 

She appreciated the comptroller general of correctional service, CGC Haliru Nabab for providing the enabling environment for sports men and women to expressed their talents apart from thier core duties. 

In a similar development, she expressed her gratitude to Kwara command, CC Shuaib Ayodeji Danmairomu for his support and encouragement to the sports unit adding that sports men and women in all the para-military units in Kwara state now come together on yearly basis to compete in Football, Table tennis, Ayo and Draft. 

At the fifth edition of Correctional games, 
Correctional Service placed first position with two gold, one silver and one bronze, Police in 2nd position with two gold, and two bronze, NSCDC in 3rd position with one gold, four silver and one bronze, NDLEA with one silver, Fire Service with two bronze, while Custom Service in last position did not record any medal. 

Officer Salman a volleyball player who retired was given meritorious award, other dignitaries at the colourful ceremony are: Dr. J.K Ojo,  Mr Oguntunde Moses, Mr Omole Martins, Mr Emmanuel Olubiyo, Baba Solomon Awoniyi, Bayour Issah, Dr Asagunla, Mr Peter Eletta, Officer Napoleon Okoriogbo, Gofe Abubakar, Oloyede Dupe, Tijani Salihu,  Sunday Jolayemi, PRO Museco, Mr Aiyelabegan our Table Tennis Coach, Bell Fatima, (Female State Table Tennis Coach), Staff Officer, The C.D.O, Officer Ibrahim Abubakar, Seun Sanusi, SC Haruna Umar Idris.

Popular posts from this blog

Meet Ilorin-born Soliu Ajia Yakubu,Flying Eagles Goalkeeper for AFCON

Image
Meet Ilorin-born Soliu Ajia Yakubu,Flying Eagles Goalkeeper for AFCON  An Ilorin-born goalkeeper, Soliu Ajia Yakubu, will wear the Nigerian badge at the upcoming U20 AFCON tournament in Egypt. The former Gidado Football Academy player was part of the squad listed for the AFCON final list by Coach Aliyu Zubairu. Soliu currently ply his trade in Serbian league with FK Novia Pazar. He's one of the homegrown talents expected to shine in the AFCON.  His father hails from Itakure in Ilorin while his mother hails from Gambari also in Ilorin. The young goalkeeper has been incredible so far in the camp, and he's expected to justify his inclusion in the AFCON trip. Coach Aliyu Zubairu who led the team to WAFU-B championship victory last October is banking on the support of Nigerians to win the U20 AFCON in Egypt.
Read more

BREAKING: Coach Aliyu Zubairu Bids Emotional Farewell to El Kanemi Warriors

Image
BREAKING: Coach Aliyu Zubairu Bids Emotional Farewell to El Kanemi Warriors By: Tosh Michaels  Coach Aliyu Zubairu has officially announced his departure from El Kanemi Warriors Football Club of Maiduguri, bringing an end to a transformative two-year tenure that saw the club return to the forefront of Nigerian football. In a farewell letter addressed to the club’s management, players, fans, and the people of Borno State, Coach Zubairu expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve the club, highlighting the major milestones achieved under his leadership. These include the club’s promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), a historic triumph in the President Federation Cup (FA Cup), and maintaining their top-flight status. “After careful consideration, I've decided not to renew my contract, which expires at the end of my two-year tenure,” Zubairu wrote. “This decision stems from my confidence that I've made a meaningful contribution to the club...
Read more

Maiduguri-born Tahur Maigana makes Flying Eagles AFCON squad

Image
Maiduguri-born Tahur Maigana makes Flying Eagles AFCON squad One of the talents to look out for in the upcoming U20 AFCON is Tahir Maigana The young player who was born and bred in Maiduguri, Borno State, is plying his trade with Wireless Football Club based in Abuja, Nigeria.  The natural left footer is a genius and will wow the spectators during the tournament. Recall that Coach Aliyu Zubairu, the Technical Adviser of Elkanemi Warriors of Maiduguri will lead the U20 team to the AFCON in Egypt. Coach Aliyu has earlier won the heart of Nigerians after leading the team to WAFU-B championship back in October last year and he's banking on their support again to win the AFCON 
Read more