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FEPSGA, LIFE WIRE OF PUBLIC SERVICE- ABDULRAHMAN.
FEPSGA, LIFE WIRE OF PUBLIC SERVICE- ABDULRAHMAN.
By: Our Reporter
The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq has confirmed that the Federation of Public Service Games ( FEPSGA) is the life wire of the Public Service in Nigeria.
The Gov who delivered a keynote address and thereafter declared the games officially open at the Ilorin Stadium today also said that this is the first time Kwara state is hosting since this annual games began in 1980.
He says the games brings together workers from various Ministries, Extra- Ministerial Depts and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federation of Public Service to partake in a series of games which offers a platform to strengthen unity, promote team spirit and excellent physical and mental health among Public Servants in Nigeria.
Speaking further, the Governor said the games also serves as an avenue to appraise officer’s contributions to Nation building, thereby planning for a sustainable future.
Meanwhile, the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi -Esan, who is the Grand Patron of FEPSGA, represented by Mrs Titilayo Agbeyo, Director, Occupational Health Safety Environment, in the office of the Head of Service, appreciated the Governor and all dignitaries who were present, while assuring staff of government’s commitment to ensure that this annual games is held.
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The Perm. Sec, Interior. Dr. Shuaib Belgore who is also the Captain of the games performed the investiture on His Excellency, the Executive Gov. of Kwara State as Patron of FEPSGA.
The National President of FEPSGA, Comr. Aloku Amaebi earlier in his speech eulogies the people and Government of Kwara state who had hosted the National Youth Games of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development for five consecutive years, Amaebi said, Kwara was truly a peaceful and hospitable state who also meets the needs of the State Civil Servants, this singles the Governor out as one performing Chief Executive with whom the state Civil Servants are highly impressed with.
The colourful match past by the over ten thousand (10,000) participants from a good number of MDAs had the Ministry of Works and Housing taking the first position and winning the Gold Medal and a trophy, followed by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment occupying the second position with a Silver Medal and a trophy and the third position went to Team Ministry of Interior winning the Bronze Medal and a trophy.
FEPSGA, LIFE WIRE OF PUBLIC SERVICE- ABDULRAHMAN.
Dabiri-Erewa Congratulates AJ for Defeating Ngannou
By: Michael Mike
Chairman/ CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri- Erewa has congratulated Anthony Joshua, a British-Nigerian boxer for defeating Francis Ngannou on Friday night in Saudi Arabia.
The NiDCOM boss gave the commendation on Saturday in a statement issued by the Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocol, Abdur- Rahman Balogun.
Dabiri-Erewa said that the victory has brought more glory to Nigeria and has shown what can be achieved by being resilient.
She said: “We are proud of you and urge you to continue to use your professional prowess to extol the virtues of Nigerian heritage.
Anthony Joshua secured his unflinching victory against Ngannou with a destructive second-round knockout at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This knockout has delivered the most powerful statement to the heavyweight division as he has done what his compatriot Tyson Fury could not do to Francis Ngannou.
Dabiri-Erewa Congratulates AJ for Defeating Ngannou
Musa to Build School in Kano, other parts of Nigeria
By: Michael Mike
The Captain of Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa has revealed his plan to build school in his hometown Kano and other parts of the country.
Musa, who had already built sports academy in Kano, Kaduna, Lagos and Plateau, said his new plan is to build school in Kano, his hometown first and later other parts of Nigeria.
The Team Captain of the silver winning Super Eagles at the just concluded African Nations Cup in Cote D’voire, speaking during a reception by the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa
thanked the NiDCOM Chairman for the kind gesture and for all her support to the Diaspora, especially during the crisis in Sudan.
Musa, in an emotional laden voice, recalled his humble beginning which prompted his generousity to assist the less privileged in the society across the country.
Musa said he wanted to inspire others with his story, especially those that looked down on footballers in the past,
He assured Nigerians that in addition to other executed projects, he plans to establish a school in his hometown, Kano and subsequently expand to other states in Nigeria in the future.
Dabiri-Erewa on her part commended the Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa for being an exemplary Nigerian Diaspora and a great mentor of Nigerians youths.
She noted that the player has heeded to the mandate of being a good ambassador, remembering the country and excelling in the art of football.
She said Ahmed Musa earned the Commission’s maiden National Diaspora Merit Award in the sports category due to his philanthropic gesture and mentoring of the youths.
Dabiri-Erewa said: “We are very proud of you as a Great Soccer Ambassador, Philanthropist and mentor of our younger ones with the building of sports academy in Kano, Kaduna, Lagos and Plateau
“I have always been saying it that success is about how many lives you have touched and Ahmed Musa here have done so much for humanity.”
She re- echoed her congratulatory message to the entire Super Eagles team for coming second in the just concluded AFCON 2023 in Cote Divoire.
Also, the FCT State Diaspora Focal Point Officer, Mrs Sarah Areo, lauded the Nigerian player for his achievement and assured him that the FCT is ready to support his future philanthropic projects especially in Abuja.
Musa to Build School in Kano, other parts of Nigeria
Dabiri- Erewa Congratulates Anthony Joshua on Victory, Describes it Long Awaited
By: Michael Mike
Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated British-Nigerian former World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (AJ) for getting his mojo back by defeating American Jermaine Franklin on Saturday.after successive lost.
Dabiri-Erewa, in a signed statement on Sunday by one of the officials of the Media, Public Relations and Protocol Unit of NIDCOM, Gabriel Odu, expressed joy over the boxing exploits of the two-time World heavyweight champion as he made a victorious comeback to the global boxing books by defeating the American.
Dabiri-Erewa, while describing AJ’s win as a “never- say-never, the I-can-do-spirit of Nigerians anywhere in the world,” added that AJ is a true ambassador at large, making Nigeria super proud and projecting the good image of Nigerians globally.
This is Joshua’s first victory since 2020 after he successively suffered defeats from Oleksandr Usyk.
The 33-year old former World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, on saturday, returned to the boxing stage with a unanimous points-decision over Jermaine Franklin with the three judges giving the fight to on 118-111, 117-111, 117-111, at London 02 Arena, Saturday.
Dabiri- Erewa Congratulates Anthony Joshua on Victory, Describes it Long Awaited
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