"He's the pride of Nigerian volleyball", Hon Daunemigha hails Maj. Gen. Gagariga's giant strides in grassroots volleyball development

 

South-South Representative in the board of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Hon Famous Daunemigha, has commended Major General Taritimiye Gagariga (RTD) for developing grassroots volleyball in the country.

Hon. Daunemigha gave the commendation during the Yenagoa Invitational Volleyball Challenge 2024 in Bayelsa State.

He said the Invitational Volleyball Challenge organised by Maj Gen Gagariga is a positive development in the country’s volleyball.

“The facts speak for themselves; Major General Taritimiye Gagariga (RTD) is the pride of Nigerian volleyball development because he has invested heavily in the grassroots 

“From what I am seeing in the Yenagoa Invitational Volleyball Challenge, the whole country is well represented in Bayelsa State. The Challenge has given the young volleyball players the opportunity to showcase their talents

“I will not be surprised to see most of the players here playing topflight volleyball in the Nigeria Premier League, National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball Leagues.”

Hon Famous Daunemigha praised Bayelsa State Governor, Sen Douye Diri for supporting the Volleyball Challenge.

He said, “The Governor has once again demonstrated his love for sports by supporting this volleyball challenge. He supported the Challenge with Appearance Grants which went a long way in assisting the teams with logistics.

“The people of Bayelsa and South South should expect more volleyball competition in the second quarter of the year.”

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.