OGUN STATE APPROVES N16.5M FOR SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS AHEAD OF NSF.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE

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Ogun State Approves N16.5M for Sports Associations Ahead of NSF Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved N16.5 million to support 33 sports associations as they prepare for the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), set to hold from May 16 to 30 in the state. Announcing this at the June 12 Cultural Center, Abeokuta, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tokunbo Talabi, stated that each association would receive N500,000, emphasizing that the funds are meant strictly for athlete preparations. He also noted that a monitoring mechanism would be put in place to ensure accountability and sustainability. Talabi encouraged state athletes to develop unique team war songs to boost morale, similar to international sports teams. He also cautioned against sensationalism on social media, urging constructive engagement for sports development. Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, revealed that a state-level NSF would be held in April, with two othe...

KEBBI AREA COMMAND LOSES INSPECTOR OF CUSTOMS, AMINU ABDULLAHI, COMMISERATES WITH FAMILY.(PHOTO).


Kebbi Area Command Loses Inspector of Customs, Aminu Abdullahi, Commiserates with Family

The Nigeria Customs Service, Kebbi Area Command, has lost one of its dedicated and competent officers in the line of duty, Aminu Abdullahi, an Inspector of Customs in Birnin Kebbi, the capital city of Kebbi state.

Reports have it that late IC Aminu was crushed to death while on duty by one Salauddeen Abdulwasiu, who was driving a Toyota Corolla 2015 model along the Mararraba Junction checkpoint in Yauri on the 13th day of July 2023 at about 0600hrs.

It was gathered that the deceased sustained severe injuries, including a fracture on his right leg ā€“ and was later rushed to General Hospital Yauri for immediate treatment before he was confirmed dead.

Late Officer Aminu, who gave up to life around 2300hrs, has since been buried according to Islamic rites at Mabera Cemetry, an area in Sokoto State. 

Subsequently, The Nigeria Customs Service, Kebbi Area Command, has sent a delegation of some officers to commiserate with the family of the late IC Aminu Abdullahi.

Meanwhile, the Nigeria Customs Service has swung into a thorough investigation to ascertain the cause of the incident.

IC Abdullahi was born on the 15th of May, 1980 and is survived by a wife and four (4) children.


 

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