NVBF President, Engineer Musa Nimrod donates 300 balls to 6 Geo-Political Zones

 

In a bid to develop the game of volleyball in the 36 states of the Federation, the President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod has 300 balls to the Zonal Representatives of the 6 Geo-Political Zones.

Nimrod made the presentation of 50 balls each to the 6 NVBF Zonal Representatives at the recently concluded 2021 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League in Abuja.

The Chairman of Kaduna State Volleyball Association told newsmen that the ball will in solving the issue of scarcity of balls in the Local Government Areas of each states.

Nimrod commended board members of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation for contributing their quota to the development of volleyball at the state and national levels.

He said, “I am donating 50 balls each to the 6 Zonal Representatives on the board of Nigeria Volleyball Federation in order to develop the game at the various states. The various board members have keyed into the vision of this current board which is to make volleyball the envy of other sports.

“The balls donated will go a long way in solving the issues of scarcity of balls in some states. The Zonal Representatives knows the areas where the balls and lacking in their Geo-Political Zones. 

“I want to thank my fellow board members for contributing their own quota in the development of the game and in 2022, Nigeria will witness a new dawn in volleyball especially Park Volleyball.

Expect best of volleyball at Division One League – Hon Daunemigha

 

The Chairman Media and Publicity of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Hon Famous Daunemigha has told Nigerians to expect the best of volleyball at the 2nd phase of the 2021 National Division One League.

The 2nd phase of the National Division One League will take place at Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja from 18th to 28th November, 2021.

Hon  Daunemigha said the League Management Committee (LMC) led by Controller of Immigration (CIS), Monica Ezugwu has put in modalities to make the Division One a success.

He revealed that 10 teams consisting of 8 men and 2 women will participate at the final phase of the Division One League.

He said, “As the National Division One League serves today, Nigerians should be expecting the best of volleyball during this championship. During the 2019 Division One League, we witnessed the unbelievable as smaller teams shocked the bigger teams. As we stand, there are no weak teams in the league; they have what it takes to beat themselves.

 “The League Management Committee (LMC) led by Controller of Immigration (CIS), Monica Ezugwu are working round the clock to ensure this year’s Division One league because this is the first official assignment of the new board.”

“Kada Kings, Bauchi Spikers, Kwara United ABM of Kastina, Team Oyo, Spartans Spikers of Yola, Caliphate Spikers of Sokoto and Equity Spikers of Kebbi are the men’s team while Kwara United and Zamfara Babes are the only women’s teams”, Hon Daunemigha.

He said COVID-19 guidelines will be strictly adhered to during the league.

Nimrod, Hailmary, Lookalike Sports, Mudiame University identify with ITV Table Tennis Challenge

 

Nigeria Volleyball Federation President, Engineer Musa Nimrod; APC Women leader for FCT, Hailmary Aipoh; MD/CEO of Lookalike Sports, Joseph Okeke and Mudiame University based in Edo State, have all thrown their hat  in support of the maiden edition of ITV table tennis Challenge.

Engr. Musa Nimrod when contacted did not  hesitate in expressing support for the tournament despite not being volleyball rather according to him "I see it as my contribution to Nigeria sports development' 

The FCT APC women leader, Hailmary Aipoh said "sport is a means of empowering growing Nigerian  youth population and as a women leader, I will always support any program or project that will improve the lots of our youths"

The MD / CEO of Lookalike Sports, Joseph Okeke, one of the foremost  kits and gym equipment dealer in FCT,  embraced the concept when called upon and pledged his support to the event in cash and kind while Mudiame  University, a  private university based in Edo State  which will soon open its door of admission for youths across the country from January, 2022 said "knowing that the bulk of our students are youths, it will be foolhardy on our parts not to support a project of this nature'

The one day tournament is one of the programs line up by Independent Television, ITV Abuja as a way of  contributing  to development of grassroots sports in FCT  besides other responsibilities being carried out by the station.

Speaking on the forthcoming tournament, the General Manager ITV radio and TV for Abuja, Amber Olague said the tournament “Is our own way of giving back to the society and also to create  opportunity to empower our youth. So we deemed it fit to organize this one-day tournament to give opportunity to so many youths out there who are looking for a platform like this to showcase their talents and be discovered. We are not going to relent in creating enabling environment for our youths," she said

The tournament will see winners going home with  over one hundred thousand naira in cash and fabulous prizes in a tournament slated 30th October, 2021 at ITV event center, mpape Abuja.

Sports Minister inaugurates federation presidents, boards

... Business and Technical Workshop Session Underway

Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare Friday inaugurated the Presidents and boards of Sports Federations charging them to roll up their sleeves for the task of deepening development of Sports in Nigeria. 

The Minister while congratulating the new board executives emphasized the need for them to work as a team while restating the need to be guided by established processes, procedures and Code of Governance of National Sports Federations in the discharge of their responsibilities. “As you are aware, the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development’s core responsibilities are focused at facilitating youth and sport development through the establishment of a conducive policy environment that provides strategic support systems and sport policy implementation, amongst other functions. The Ministry coordinates the formulation and review of policies and legislation in order to provide a framework for effective implementation of youth and sports programs”, Dare reaffirmed. 

“Let me also stress that the future of the various sports is now in your hands, the career of our young athletes under your Federations is now in your hands and history will judge you how you have positively or otherwise impacted Sports in your respective governing bodies”, the Minister added. 

In line with the reclassification of sports from recreation to business as approved by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Minister revealed that a new business orientation will be pursued, tasking the board of each Federation to adopt and bring about a business approach to its operations. Dare further gave a marching order to the newly inaugurated 28 Sports Federations to within six months begin the process of formulating the Federations’ constitution in line with the dictates of various international Federations with the inputs and guidance of the Ministry to ensure domestication and operation in tandem with Nigerian laws and Sports Industry policy.

The Minister charged the board of Federations to settle down to business and avoid the acrimonious relationships that beset some associations in the past. He intimated the new Executives that a 2-day technical and business workshop for capacity building will be organized in collaboration with the Edo State Government, and held in Edo State in the coming weeks.

Musa Nimrod returns as President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation

The Secretary General of Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone 3, Engineer Musa Nimrod has been re-elected President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation.

The elections took place at the indoor Gymnastics hall of MKO Abiola Stadium, Package B in Abuja.

Nimrod has promised to work together with every board members and stakeholders to take the game of volleyball to the promise land.

The North West Representative on the NVBF board revealed that his board will continue to promote volleyball and partner with relevant individuals and the private sector.

Nimrod said, "It ia time for everyone on the board to put their differences and focus on how the game of volleyball will grow.

"I cannot do it alone, I need the support of every member of the board in order to take volleyball to the promise land".

Engineer Musa Nimrod defeated Mallam Alhassan Yakmut by 11-0 votes at the indoor hall of MKO Abiola Stadium Package B in Abuja.

Volleyball: Nigeria breaks 16 years semi-final jinx at 2021 African Nations Cup

Nigeria women's senior volleyball team progresses to the semi-final of the ongoing 2021 African Seniors Nations Championship in Rwanda on Friday.

The development is coming on the heels of the decision taken by African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) to disqualify hosts Rwanda from the championship, having confirmed they fielded an ineligible players following an appeal by Nigeria and two others.

At it stands, Nigeria move to the top of Pool A with 6 points and will face Morocco in her last group match on Saturday, September 18.

Before the match between Senegal and Rwanda on Thursday, the Senegalese team wrote a protest letter to African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) control committee on the foreigners been used illegally by Rwanda team.

Afterwards, Morocco and Nigeria joined in with their own petitions to the Local Organising Committee on the ineligible players fielded by Rwanda, which led to the latest verdict made by the organizers. 

Before the verdict, the Nigeria women's senior team had been denied access to their training ground on Friday while the referee were stopped from officiating matches.

With this development,  Nigeria has finally broken it's semi-final jinx, having reached the stage for the first time since 2005 when the championship was last held in Nigeria.

NVBF announces 14 players for Volleyball Nations Cup in Cameroon

The technical department of Nigeria Volleyball Federation NVBF has released the list of female national team players that will represent Nigeria at the Africa Women Nations Cup in Cameroon between 7th & 15th of October, 2017.