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  • Gateway 2024 NSF: MOC, LOC hold meeting in Ikenne

    Gateway 2024 NSF: MOC, LOC hold meeting in Ikenne

    The Main Organising Committee and the Local Organising Committee for the National Sports Festival scheduled to be hosted by Ogun State will start a two-day meeting today.

    Members of the two bodies arrived the Remo Sports Complex, Ikenne, venue of the meeting yesterday and they are due to begin proceedings this morning at 10am.

    After the early morning meeting both bodies will embark on a tour of Remo Sports Complex, expected to host some of the games for the NSF. The members will also embark on a visit to Sagamu.

    The MOC is headed by Ismaila Abubakar, Permanent Secretary of Sports Development with Bukola Olapade, (Chairman LOC) as Vice Chairman.

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    Other members of the committee are Dr. Paul Onyeudo, Olufehinti Olusegun, Mohammed Manga, Gregory Zi, Ms Fadeke Fadeyibi,  Abolore Alanamu, Patrick Okeke, Mrs. Amaka Ashiofu, Prof. Olawale Moronkola,  Habu Gumel, Sunday Odebode, Emmanuel Utobo, Bamiduro Olumide and Brendan Ndifon.

    The LOC on the other hand has Tilewa Adebajo as co-chairman and Kweku Tandor as secretary. Some of the other members are Falilat Ogunkoya, Modele Sarafa Yusuf, Emma Igbinosa, Dr. Ademola Are and Kunle Solaja.

    On Tuesday, the members will travel to Abeokuta in the morning for facilities tour while the LOC will hold its own meeting later in the afternoon.

    LOC boss, Olopade told our correspondent at the weekend that all was set for the meeting which will kick start preparation for the Ogun 2023 games in concrete terms.

  • SONTA 2019 gets LOC

    Bayelsa State chapter of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA), host of SONTA 2019, has begun plans to make the event memorable with the constitution of the Local Organising Committee (LOC). In a statement, by Chairman, Marketing and Publicity sub-committee, Dr. Tam Azorbo, Head of Department of Theatre Arts, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Dr Ben Binebai, is the Convener of the SONTA NDU-Bayelsa 2019.

    According to the statement, SONTA President, Prof Alex Chinwuba Asigbo, commended  members of staff of the department for constituting committee in less than two weeks, after the hosting right was given to NDU at SONTA FUOYE, noting that it is an “indication that SONTA NDU-Bayelsa 2019 promises to be a memorable event”.

    Asigbo disclosed that as it is statutory, the SONTA 2019 LOC is expected to host SONTA EXCO for an interactive meeting in the first quarter of 2019 in order to look at preliminary plans for various aspects of the conference, which is expected to hold sometime in October/November 2019.

    He, however, advised the Head of Department and the LOC members to draw from the wealth of experience of senior colleagues, especially the SONTA Editor, Prof Barclays Foubiri Ayakoroma, who, as Executive Secretary/CEO of National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), hosted SONTA 2015 laudably.

    While stating that Prof Ayakoroma was joyful regarding the novel development, the statement read that he expressed confidence in Dr. Binebai and SONTA NDU-Bayelsa 2019 LOC members.

    The SONTA NDU-Bayelsa 2019 LOC, which has Dr. Binebai as Convener, has Dr Christine Odi (Chairperson), Dr Kenneth Eni (Secretary), Dr Sunday Abraye (member/Chairman, transport and logistics subcommittee, Dr Rudolph Kansese (member/chairman, entertainment and performance subcommittee), Dr Azorbo, Dr Akpos Adesi (member/fundraising), Mr Charles Tambou (member/fundraising) and Mr Kingsley Ineritei (member/security and protocols).

  • 2016 CAF BEACH SOCCER: LOC, Lagos unveil plan

    2016 CAF BEACH SOCCER: LOC, Lagos unveil plan

    •As tourney kicks off Dec. 13-18

    All logistics have been put in place as the Lagos State in conjunction with the Nigeria Football Federation unveil plans for successful hosting of the African Beach Soccer championship  slated for  December 13 to 18 at Eko Atlantic Beach, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    In the same vein, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde who represented Governor Akinwunmi Ambode explained the reason they partnered with NFF.

    “Governor Ambode has recognised two components that can put Lagos State on the World map. Art, culture, tourism and entertainment on one hand, Sports on the other hand this is the reason he said he will drive city as a whole, you will see what he has been doing in the last six months that sports and entertainment has been paramount in this activities. It will be an honour to be partnering the Local Organising Committee of the NFF to make the CAF Beach Soccer competition a reality”

    Meanwhile, the Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission, Deji Tinubu  promised fans fanfare. Other dignitaries presented at the event include NFF first Vice President and Chairman Beach Soccer LOC, Seyi Akinwunmi, and the president of Ghana Football Association and the Chairman LOC CAF Beach Soccer.

    Host Nigeria will play second game of the day against Egypt as Ghana versus Cote d’Ivoire game opened the on Tuesday December 13.

  • 2016 Aba marathon edition cancelled, LOC announces

    2016 Aba marathon edition cancelled, LOC announces

    The 2016 edition of the Aba Township half marathon being organised by the management of Saturn Communications Limited (owners of Magic Fm, Aba) in collaboration with the Abia State government which was scheduled to hold on December 17 will no longer hold.

    The Aba Township half marathon which holds every December, since it started in 2013 with the endorsement of the Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has not only continued to attract the presence of more international athletes, but has provided the platform for the discovery and nurturing of talented sportsmen and women who have represented Abia State and the country respectively at national and international stages of the competition.

    Chairman, Sub-Committee, Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the competition and News Manager, Magic Fm, Aba,  Boni Onogwu in a press briefing at the weekend said that the cancellation of the sporting event that has grown in leaps and bounds over the last three years was because of the “massive reconstruction of roads” part of which also serves as the major routes for the marathon including the final destination point; Enyimba International stadium which is still under construction by the state government.

    “For three years, this event attracted budding local and established athletes from within and outside Nigeria who have gone to participate in major meets elsewhere and climbing the atlethics ladder progressively.

    “…it has been the desire of the organisers to consistently hold the event every last Sunday of December yearly. This has been achieved back to back since December 2013 amid constraints bothering on road infrastructure, the major plank for executing a marathon race, but the race held all the same. However, due to the on-going massive reconstruction of roads and the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, which incidentally affect the major routes for the race and the landing venue respectively, we regrettably have to postpone the 2016 edition.

    “We have also conveyed our reason/s for our action to all relevant athletics regulatory bodies (Athletic Federation of Nigeria and by extension, the International Association of Athletics Federation) for their necessary action.”

    While reassuring Aba and Abia residents including other sport loving Nigerians of the LOC’s commitment to make the next edition of the event bigger and better as soon as the reasons for the postponement was remedied, Onogwu added that the LOC members were thankful for the partnership and media coverage of the event that they have enjoyed in the last three years even as he solicited for more support from the media partners.

  • Ambode’s Wrestle Force Tourney: LOC solicits for support

    The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Intercontinental Wrestle Force Championship has called on good citizens of Lagos to give their total support for the competition.

    The Intercontinental Wrestle Force Championship is being packaged to celebrate the achievements of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos since he assumed office. The tournament will be held across 14 centres in the three Senatorial Districts of Lagos from December 4 to18.

    Chairman of the LOC, Otunba Dengel Anifowoshe said that the competition needed the support of every citizen of Lagos State because it is an event meant not only to celebrate the Governor, but showcase the rich tourism potentials of the state to the outside world, as more than 49 international wrestlers across all continents of the world would converge in the state to do their trade.

    “We want to tell the world that we are ready and we are more grateful to the Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode for giving us the approval and all support to organise the event. That is why I am calling on every Lagosian to rally round us, most especially the corporate organisations, political office holders across all tier of the government, as we celebrate our esteemed and sports loving governor, “said Otunba Anifowoshe, who is also the Chairman of the Community Development Association’s (CDAs) in the state.

    Coordinator and initiator of the competition, former Nigerian international wrestler, Prince Hammed Olanrewaju Mohammed said five titles would be at stake during the two weeks tournament, which will start in Epe and end at the Agege Stadium. The titles are the Super Heavyweight, Heavyweight and the Ladies bout, while prizes will be awarded to the Most Entertaining Wrestler, winner of the Most Brutal fight of the tournament, the Best Dressed Wrestler and the Best Lady Wrestler.

  • UNIPORT 2016 WAUG: VC inaugurates LOC

    The Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Professor Ndowa Lale has inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2016 edition of the West Africa University Games (WAUG), which will be hosterd in November by the institution.

    WAUG, the Olympics Games of West Africa students is the biggest and most competitive games among West African students.

    Professor Lale said hosting the best students’athletes from West Africa demands meticulous planning and painstaking execution, “to pull off a memorable competition that would further confirm our (University of Port Harcourt) standing as the undisputed masters of sports on the West African coast. We do not just intend to win, it is important that we put up a gold standard that future hosts would strive to meet”.

    The Chairman of the LOC is Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Anthony Ibe, Vice-Chairman Professor Okey Onuchukwu, Mrs Dorcas Otto, the institution registrar and Mr. Vitalis Aliezi bursar are also members of the LOC.

    The Rivers State Government representative on the LOC is Mr. Douglas Dube.

    The Vice Chancellor Professor Lale is the head of finance and fund rising sub-committee; he will be assisted by Mrs. Ann Nwagwu, a banker and Olukayode Thomas, the games marketing and promotion consultant.

    Mrs. Matilda Nnodim is the head of Ceremony and Protocols, Dr. Otu Ekpeyong, head of accommodation, Dr. Williams Wodi head of media, publicity, and documentation, Lt.Col. Reginald Isiguzo (rtd), Security, Dr. Chinwe Ezirim medical, Professor Osi Akpoghome Transport, Professor Matthew Wegwu, Team Uniport Preparation , Professor Regina Ogali, and WAUG Forum subcommittee is head by Dr. Athan Amasiatu.

  • Eagles target N120m jackpot

    Eagles target N120m jackpot

    • Runner-up will get $400, 000 (about N63.7m)

    • 2nd,3rd runner-up get $250, 000 (about N39.8m)

    The Super Eagles of Nigeria could pocket about N120 million (US750, 000) in prize money if they win the ongoing African Nations Championship in South Africa, it was announced on Tuesday.

    The coach Stephen Keshi-tutored side defeated Bafana Bafana of South Africa 3-1 on Sunday to book a place in the quarter-final against Morocco on Saturday.

    The Nigerian team already has about N28 million($175,000) in their kitty for reaching the quarter final stages.

    The Local Organising Committee (LOC) announced that the total prize money for CHAN would be $3.2m (about N509.9m).

    According to the LOC, the runner-up will get $400, 000 (about N63.7m) and the third and fourth placed teams will receive $250, 000 (about N39.8m) each.

    The losing quarter finalists would take home $175, 000 (about 28m) each, the teams placed third in the group stage $125, 000 (about N20m) each, and those placed fourth in the group stage $100, 000 (about N16m) each.

    The Super Eagles came second in group A with six points behind Mali who recorded seven points to top the group.

    The tournament, which is being hosted by South Africa, ends on February 1.

  • Cross River inaugurates LOC

    Cross River inaugurates LOC

    Ahead of the 2014 National Sports Festival scheduled to be hosted by the Cross River State Government, the state’s Acting Governor Mr. Efiok Cobham, has inaugurated a reconstituted 24-man Local Organising Committee (LOC) in Calabar to champion the planning of the event.

    Speaking shortly after inaugurating the committee in Calabar, the Acting Governor and Chairman of the committee, Mr. Efiok Cobham, asserted that “since the creation of Cross River State, this is the first time we are hosting the festival, some states have hosted more than once and we’ll love to use this opportunity to set a bench mark for the fiesta’.

    He reiterated the state’s readiness to successfully host the 19th National Sports Festival, tagged “2014 Paradise Games” which he said will be huge in content with over 15 thousand competitors of Nigerian extraction from all over the world competing for laurels.

    He maintained that 2014 is a big year for the state because it will also play host to the World Mountain Running Championship, a task he noted was enormous but assured that giving its capacity in hosting events it will be fruitful and remain memorable.

    The Acting Governor disclosed further that to meet their obligation towards the successful hosting of the event, the state has concluded plans to upgrade sporting and hospitality facilities in line with current realities to accommodate the huge crowd to the state.

    Mr. Cobham pointed out that the state which is referred to as the Preferred Destination for Leisure and Business will present the best show of international standard that the nation is to be proud of given the caliber of persons in the committee.

    “We have carefully selected you because we know your capacity to deliver and hope that we will deliver a National Sports Festival that will surpass any one since the inception of the event,” he added and wished them fruitful hosting.

    Secretary to the State Government, Mike Aniah, in his introductory remarks said that the National Sports Festival is the local equivalent of the Olympics, and that it’s a very big project that must be delivered successfully to Nigerians.

    He averred that the 24-man reconstituted committee which was carefully selected has less than 20 months to drive the plan towards the successful hosting of the fiesta.

    Responding on behalf of the committee, the Vice Chairman and Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development Patrick Ugbe, assured the governor that the committee will not rest on it oars in ensuring that the best event of world standard is delivered to Nigerians.

    He disclosed that the 2014 fiesta will be very significant because it will be the first event since its inception to be open to Nigerian professional athletes outside the country.

    Ugbe further disclosed that Calabar, being the first capital of the nation, will be hosting a symbolic event the same year the nation will commemorate the centenary celebration of its amalgamation, adding that the world should expect nothing less from the fiesta.

    Members of the committee include the Acting Governor Efiok Cobham, Chairman, and Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Patrick Ugbe, Vice Chairman and Egwu Egeh, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youths and Sports will serve as secretary.

    Other members are; Surv. Raph Uche, Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Hon. Legor Idagbo, Commissioner for Works, Bassey Oqua, Commissioner for Special Projects, Dr. Angela Oyo-Ita, Commissioner for Health, Rev. Takis Caiaphas, Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Sandy Onoh, Commissioner for Environment and Akin Rickets, Commissioner for Information.

    The Committee also has Peter Ojie, Commissioner for Local Government, Odo Effiong, Special Adviser, ICT Development, Edem Ekong, Special Adviser, Public Transportation, Nzan Ogbo, Special Adviser Events, Hon. Ngim Okpo, Mr. Wilfred Usani, Special Adviser, Tourism Development, Alex Egbonna, Rekpene Bassey, Igbe Aruku, Jude Amadi, Elenda Osima-Dokubo, Bruce Ijirigbo, Mercy Nku and Mike Aniah, Secretary to the state government all members.