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  • Odey, others demand global sustainable funding to address climate change

    Odey, others demand global sustainable funding to address climate change

    The Founder/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CleanCyclers, Amb. Otto Canon FRSA, Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Peter Odey, and Co-founders Obudu Conservation Centre, Netanela Duke and Jonathan Wragg as well as other sustainable experts have clamoured for sustainable funding from financial institutions to positively impact people and planet to drive solution towards achieving sustainable development.

    The clamour was the core of dialogue during the recent Global Sustainability Summit and Awards 2024 held at the House of Lords, London, organised by CleanCyclers, a global sustainability initiative in collaboration with other global partners to address pressing environmental challenges and promote sustainable solutions.

    Cross River State Deputy Governor Peter Odey who established a Ministry of Sustainable Development, said the state was evidently upholding the practice of sustainability and circular economy at high standards.

    He added that the state had also set up Green Police, which to a large extent, will ensure that trees are not cut, wastes are disposed properly, and defaulters are severely penalized.

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    The Convener of the Global Sustainability Summit (GSS), Amb. Otto Canon, said in a statement yesterday that official partners of the summit included esteemed organisations such as Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), World Food Forum, AYM4COP, ADHS, Vendoir, Vertical Aspects and Lines and Web. Representatives of the organizations including Élitz-Doris Okwudili, a coordinator of AYM4COP, and Oshoma Zekeri, Co-founder of Vendoir, were present at the event.

    Amb. Canon expressed deep concern over the unsustainable practices of corporations and governments around the world and called for actions that would inspire others to embrace sustainability as a way of life.

    He said: “The summit served as a platform for dialogue, igniting a collective passion for sustainable action. Participants exchanged knowledge and experiences, addressing urgent climate action, renewable energy revolutions, and sustainable finance. Speeches delivered impassioned calls to action, inspiring attendees to embrace sustainability as a way of life.

    “The Global Sustainability Summit and Awards 2024 was more than a gathering; it was a clarion call for change. With participants from diverse backgrounds and industries, the event underscored the universal relevance of sustainability and the urgency

  • Odey, Olatunbosun will get more call-ups – Ilechukwu

    Odey, Olatunbosun will get more call-ups – Ilechukwu

    Fidelis Ilechukwu believes that Stephen Odey and Sikiru Olatunbosun will get more opportunities with the Nigeria national team in the future.

    ‘First, I’d like to thank God for the opportunity given to Sikiru Olatunbosun and Stephen Odey,” Ilechukwu told Goal.

    “I also want to thank the Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr for appreciating their talents and giving them a chance at that big stage. The most important thing is that my boys have done well. Not making the team that will play against South Africa in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations isn’t a worry. They will get more invites next time.

    “I know they will get more opportunities with the Super Eagles in future,” he added.

    “It’s a big thing to be invited to the national team. There are 20 clubs in the NPFL and each club has 35 players, if you do your maths you’ll accept that being picked is worth celebrating,” he added.

    In light of the embarrassing 3-0 defeat MFM suffered at the hands of Niger Tornadoes last week, Ilechuckwu rues the absence of his attacking threats.

    And he further disclosed that they are in his plans for Sunday’s cracker against in-form FC IfeanyiUbah.

    “We really do need both players, we missed them, in our last match we created a lot of chances but we couldn’t convert them,’ he said.

    “The absence of both players really showed but where they’re at the moment is bigger because it’s national assignment. The fans are happy that they are back, I am very happy that they are back. All I need to do is to welcome them and prepare them for the next game.”

  • NPFL hotshot Odey rejects Barca deal, opts for Belgium

    NPFL hotshot Odey rejects Barca deal, opts for Belgium

    SCORENigeria can  exclusively reveal that NPFL leading scorer Stephen Odey has turned down a chance to try out with mighty Barcelona as he has already agreed to join a Belgian club (name withheld).

    This season, the 19-year-old Odey has taken the Nigeria league by storm with 13 goals so far to spark off a flurry of interests from top European clubs including mighty Barcelona.

    The Barcelona proposal was for both Odey and his agent to visit the Catalan giants to see things for themselves.

    Contacts were made to both the player and his representatives, but the representatives turned down the proposal on the basis that they are already committed to a Belgian club.

    “Barcelona are interested, but his agent said they are already committed to a club in Belgium,” atop source informed only SCORENigeria.

    Odey’s camp have long rejected Russian club Rostov as several other European clubs have continued to show interest in the striker.

    The highly promising striker scored nine goals last season in his first season in the NPFL after he led his secondary school at the Principals Cup in Lagos.

  • Rivers Utd offer open cheque for Odey

    Rivers Utd offer open cheque for Odey

    •As club searches for good strikers

    Rivers State Commissioner for Sports, Boma  Iyaye has said that Rivers United are ready to make Mountain of Fire and Miracles  Ministries (MFM) FC striker, Stephen Odey the most expensive player in the Nigerian league if he is ready to join the club.

    Iyaye made the declaration after responding to the club’s fans protest over the team’s poor performance in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

    Majority of the fans believed that the club’s striking force are not doing their job very well and that was why the team is not getting the desired results.

    But the commissioner challenged the fans to bring forward a good striker and he is ready to authorise the payment.

    “It is interesting listening to you guys. I enjoyed every bit of the arguments and all that. Please I need somebody to bring me any striker in the NPFL or Africa better than what we have. Rivers United will pay any amount, inclusive of commission. Don’t be in a hurry, the offer lasts for one week. Our criteria are current form please,” Iyaye said via social media.

    He added: “Sorry Odey I will make him the most expensive player ever in the Nigerian league.  This is an open cheque for all of us to benefit.”

    Odey is currently leading the NPFL’s top scorer table with 13 goals.

  • MFM 2-1 PLATEAU UNITED

    MFM 2-1 PLATEAU UNITED

    Odey nets 10th goal of the season

    •Scores brace in MFM ‘s home win
    •Goals take Olukoya Boys to second on the log

    MFM FC striker, Stephen Odey has wheeled away from his other contestants in the race for the NPFL gong for the highest scorer in the premier league after he struck a brace in their 2-1 home win over Plateau United yesterday  for his 10th goal of the season.

    Odey drew first blood in the added time of the first half after a beautiful assist from Sikiru Olatunbosun while he netted the second goal which turned out to be the match-winner in the 88th minute from the penalty spot after goal bound Olatunbosun was upended by Plateau United’s defender a minute earlier.

    The Peace Boys, who are only on top of the premier league by a point had equalised Odey’s initial goal in the 62nd minute through Peter Eneji but they were unable to muster a comeback after his second strike came about two minutes from full time.

    Odey is comfortable on top of the highest scorer log with his 10 goals as second placed Samuel Matthias of El Kanemi Warriors fired blanks in his side’s 3-2 loss to FC Ifeanyiubah to remain on seven goals while Mfon Udoh (Enyimba) and Victor Mbaoma (Remo Stars) are on six goals.

    Sunday Adetunji (Abia Warriors), Al Hassan Ibrahim (Akwa United) and Kingsley Eduwo (Lobi Stars ) are all on five goals in that order.

  • Big teams don’t scare MFM, says Odey

    Big teams don’t scare MFM, says Odey

    Rave of the moment, Stephen Odey has said Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM) FC are now a force to be reckoned with in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after his side’s 2-1 win over Rangers international in a match day 10 clash on Friday.

    Odey scored the second goal to take his season’s goal tally to six after Olatunbosun Sikiru had netted the first goal in the 30th minute. Bobby Clement scored a consolation for the Flying Antelopes.

    “We are improving game after game. Despite what we did last season many people still said that we didn’t beat big teams. We have defeated Kano Pillars and Rangers this season and I think our performances this season are a good signal that we are now a force in the league. We are very focused and determined to achieve something tangible this season,” Odey told SportingLife.

    “If you look at the way we were playing this season you will agree with me that we have a lot of confidence in the team now. We are getting used to ourselves and the blending is perfect now. We can confront any team without difficult and I pray that God will see us through at the end of the day.”

  • MFM coach picks Odey, Olatunbosun as best strikers

    MFM coach picks Odey, Olatunbosun as best strikers

    MFM FC coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has rated his young strikers Stephen Odey and Sikiru Olatunbosun as the best in the NPFL after they netted the goals that sank Rangers Friday night.

    Olatunbosun scored what will be a top contender for ‘Goal of The Season’ after 31 minutes, before Odey doubled the home team’s advantage on the hour for his sixth goal of the season.

    The two young strikers have scored a total of nine goals between them so far this season.

    MFM have scored a total of 12 goals.

    “There is no doubt, we have the best attack in the league. You can discern that from what my players exhibited (vs Rangers),” remarked Ilechukwu.”I am very happy we won against the league champion. It was a deservedg victory because we worked very hard for it.”

    The home win means MFM, who barely escaped relegation last season, have now cut the lead of the table toppers Plateau United to four points as they have 16 points after eight rounds of matches.They have won five, drawn one and lost two matches thus far.

  • Odey rejects Russia move

    Leading scorer in the NPFL, Stephen Odey has rejected an offer from Russian club FC Rostov, insisting he would rather prefer to start out in mainland Europe.
    MFM FC star striker Odey scored his fifth goal at Sunshine Stars on Sunday.
    The agent who brought the Russian deal spoke with representatives of Odey, who maintained their client will not start his pro career from Russia, but hopes he could start from countries like Belgium and Norway.
    Odey said he will work with the decision of his agent.
    “I have very little say in this, mine is to play football. If my representatives tell me to take up the offer, I will because I trust their judgment,” said the young striker, who netted nine goals in the league last season. I am just concentrating on my football and try to give my best. I strongly believe this is my year and I will put enough hard work in order to excel this season.”

  • Odey confident ahead Wolves encounter

    Odey confident ahead Wolves encounter

    Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos teenage striker, Stephen Odey has told mountaintopfc.com that the Olukoya Boys are ready to engage Warri Wolves Football Club of Delta State in Wednesday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) billed for Wednesday in Lagos at the Agege Township Stadium in Match Day 31 of the top league in Nigeria.

    “Our game against Warri Wolves is going to be  a difficult match considering our position on the league table but I believe in the abilities of  my team mates.

    “Wolves were lucky to edge us in the first leg with a 1-0 win. We are prepared because we don’t want a repeat of what happened in the reverse fixture so we are ready for them with one thing in mind which is to garner the three points at stake,” said the MFM FC top scorer.