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Lagos Deputy Governor, Extols Ikoyi Club 1938 , As Table Tennis Section Holds New Year Dinner Party
Deputy Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Engr. Obafemi Hamzat has commended members of Ikoyi Club 1938 for sustaining it’s legacy as one of the leading prestigious recreation clubs in the country.
He stated this Friday, 26, January, 2024 during this year’s Annual Dinner Party organised by the Table Tennis Section of the club.
According to the Deputy Governor who was the Special Guest of Honour at the well attended event, he’s happy with the bond of friendship existing among the members and the excellent sporting facilities available at the club which he described as second to none in the country that enables members to interact, socialize, recreate, share business ideas and participate in sporting activities.
He was particularly happy with the past and present leadership of the club for their foresight and quality leadership which has made it record unprecedented successes since it was founded.
” I’m particularly happy to be part of this year’s Annual Dinner Party of the table tennis section and I must commend members of this prestigious club for sustaining the legacy of the founding fathers of the club and the world class sporting and recreation facilities available in the club.
“It’s equally important that I commend both past and present leadership of the club for their foresight in running the club and the cordial relationship that exists among members and I urge similar clubs to emulate Ikoyi Club1938”, he said.
Chairman Table Tennis Section Ikoyi Club , Oludare Olude thanked the entire leadership of the club and General Committee members for their support; saying that he’s excited with the successful hosting of the dinner party and the important personalities that attended it which ranged from club members to captains of industries, traditional rulers and the second citizen of the state.
He explained that the party enables the section to take stock of it’s previous year’s activity, plan for the new year as well as recognize those who have contributed one way or the other to the success of the section.
Olude further explained that with the successful hosting of the party, the section will hit the ground running with it’s numerous activities, promising that there won’t be any dull moment in the section this year.
Speaking at the occasion, Chairman of Ikoyi Club 1938, Tafa Zibiri- Aliu commended the Deputy Governor of Lagos State for finding time from his very busy schedule to attend the event; saying that his members are honoured by his presence.
Zibiri- Aliu while describing Table Tennis Section as one of the important sections in the club was full of praise to the chairman of the section and his committee members for putting up a seamless party.
He promised that the club will continue to improve it’s facilities to make it at par with what is obtainable in most advanced part of the world , urging members to always maintain the peace, unity, harmony and discipline the club is noted for.
Some important personalities who attended the dinner includes; the Guest of Honour, Mr & Mrs Tony Attah, Deputy Governor of Lagos State who was the Special Guest of Honour, Chairman of ANYDP, Kola Okeowo and His Royal Majesty, Oba Prof. Adeyemi. A. Obalanlege Ph.D The Olota of the Paramount & Ancient Ottaland, Awori Kingdom who was the Royal Father of the Day amongst other important personalities and traditional rulers.
Highlight of the party was recognition of some members of staff for their diligent to duty and presentation of plagues to some distinguished members who have contributed immensely to the growth of the section.
The event was spiced up with various side attractions including Best Couples Dance, fun and music as well as the cutting of the new year cake.
One of Nigeria’s most successful Amateur and Professional Wrestler, Morris Atula says the time for Nigerians to fully celebrate sporting success has come.
The former Nigeria, Commonwealth and World Wrestling Champion made the declaration as he paid a courtesy visit to Director General (DG) of the National Sports Commission (NSC) during the week.
Both prominent Nigerians were in ecstatic mood including combat sports demonstration at the office located inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
Atula who relocated to Nigeria last Sunday after four decades in Europe visited Olapade with his wife and daughter.
The ever lively Atula congratulated Olapade over his appointment as DG of the NSC while also hailing appointment of Malam Shehu Dikko as Chairman of NSC.
“I can’t stop thanking president Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Technocrats like Malam Shehu Dikko and Bukola Olapade to administer Nigerian sports , the signs of better days for Nigerian sports are getting clearer with positive policies and programmes being rolled out by the duo. I’m looking forward to contributing my quota, particularly in reviving, Nigerian wrestling. I’m praying stakeholders to fully back my target of being the next president of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation. I have a master plan that would make Nigeria become the best wrestling nation in the world. It’s about adequate training, talent discovery/nurturing and regular competitions all over the 36 states of the nation, not forgetting the FCT of Abuja.
Technocrats and veterans would play key roles in the revival of wrestling in Nigeria”, said Atula with a whiff of optimism.
Olapade expressed happiness over Atula’s visit to his office and readiness to be part of effort to revive Nigerian Sports
by Ijeoma Chigbu
Former Nigerian , Commonwealth and World Wrestling Champion, Morris Atula says he has fully returned home after about forty years stay in Europe with bold intent of reviving the sport in the country.
Atula, Former Chairman of Edo State Wrestling Association said on arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja that he is inspired by the return of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and presence of technocrats like Malam Shehu Dikko and Bukola Olapade as Chairman and Director General of the NSC .
He stated that he has fully returned home to partake in nation building directly and commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of Technocrats to run the NSC adding that he has a key role to play if elected as the next president of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation.
“I’m tested and trusted having wrestled all over the World. I’m a technocrate with varst experience garnered as amateur and professional wrestler. I have been a successful coach beside being a sound administrator. I will work with key stakeholders to make Nigeria be among best wrestling nations ,as it were when late Mike Bamidele was our coach.
Morris Atula stressed that he will work with Veterans and technocrats in reviving Wrestling in Nigeria and ensure massive sponsorship drive to boost regular training and championships in all the 36 States of the federation and the FCT
“There would be further training opportunities too for coaches towards impacting more on Wrestlers and my board will put more programmes in place for effective grassroot development”. He said
Chairman Lagos boxing Hall of fame Olawale Edun has praised the performance of boxers who emerge champions of the annual Lagos governors belt tournament. Edun said the quality of boxers who come through the governors belt have displayed nothing but top class boxing
The renowned monthly Saturday Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame (LBHF) had undergone a rebranding, expanding its scope to include Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) alongside its traditional boxing tournaments. ” We are indeed very excited and proud of the performance of boxers who have over the years won the governors belt.
“Thats why the Hall of fame championship is consistent in availing the pugilists a platform to excell in their chosen career . We are grateful about the support we are getting but we need more people to come on board to discover more young boxers who will become worthy ambassadors for Nigeria ” He said
Oyebamiji Oluwasegun won the 15th Annual Governor’s Belt – Hall of Fame (HOF) 139 on December 26th (Boxing Day) at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Oyebamiji Quadri “Ekete” Oluwasegun defeated Qudus Lateef by a split decision in their 3 rounds Bantamweight (54KG) bouts, to claim the 15th Annual Governor’s Belt title and a cheque of five hundred Thousands Naira (#500k).
The tournament featured 13 heart-pounding boxing matches across various weight categories for both male and female fighters. Each athlete stepped into the ring with a fierce determination to claim victory and etch their names in the annals of combat sports history. In the 48kg male category, Abijuwon Farouq showcased his exceptional skills, decisively defeating Bolarinwa Micheal after three intense rounds. Abdulahi Robiu also shone brightly in the 60kg male category, exhibiting remarkable pace and precision to secure his win,
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