First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has declared the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship officially open in Abuja, asserting that gender is never a limitation to excellence.
Declaring the two-week tournament open, the First Lady charged the 16 participating teams to embrace fair play and take full advantage of the competition to showcase their skills and elevate the profile of women’s sports on the continent.
In a statement issued by her Senior Special Assistant on Media Busola Kukoyi, Mrs Tinubu said, “The athletes before us today perfectly embody what we advocate for – women boldly claiming their space and demonstrating that gender is never a limitation to excellence.
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“Each of you represents your nation, as well as the unlimited potential of African womanhood.
“Seeing these talented young African women gathered here, poised to showcase their exceptional skills and sporting excellence, fills my heart with profound joy and optimism for our continent’s future”, the First Lady said.
Senator Tinubu, who serves as the Grand Patron of the championship, expressed hope and pride in the display of talent gathered in Nigeria’s capital, urging the athletes to compete with dignity and serve as role models for the next generation of African girls.
“As you compete, remember that the discipline, teamwork, and leadership you develop here will serve you far beyond the volleyball court. Approach both victory and defeat with grace. You are all winners”, she noted.