Oluremi Tinubu, the first lady, has been named the grand patron of the 2025 African Women’s Club Volleyball Championship.......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>
The first lady was given the title during a visit by the management team of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) volleyball team and the officials of the National Sports Commission (NSC) to the State House, Abuja, on Saturday.
The 2025 African Women’s Club Volleyball Championship will be held in Abuja from April 1 to 14.
Twenty-four clubs across the continent will be participating in the tournament. Nigeria Customs volleyball team and Chief of Naval Staff Spikers will represent the country in the competition.
Speaking during the visit, Tinubu said Nigeria occupies the pride of place in the sports world due to the relentless efforts of female athletes.
She then called on females who have made their mark to mentor and be role models to young Nigerian women, encouraging them.
“Share not just your stories of successes and achievements but also your humble beginnings,” the first lady said.
“I can see that out of the 4 DCGs here 3 of you are women. And that tells me you have worked, worked, worked and worked. For you to be at the top, you must have worked hard. When you have been given a platform, it is not just about you. Go on and lift others, encourage them”.
Nigeria Customs are the most successful Nigerian team in the African Women’s Club Volleyball tournament. The club finished fourth in 2021. The…..CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE