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College of Education Mosogar hosts training session code-named Project 2022 for netball teachers
The “Project 2027” two-day training tour of the Niger Delta area landed in the town of Mosogar in Delta State at the indoor sports hall of Delta State College of Education Mosogar (COEM)
It ran on14 and15 July. The high point was the training of 41 Physical Education teachers as well as College of Education lecturers.
The instructors were Netball Africa certified coaches. Among the 41 new netball coaches were seven staff of COEM who are Lecturers or Sport coaches at the Physical and Health Department of the College.
The Director of Works of COEM, Anthony Okakuro
was ubiquitous before and during the training event and he ensured that the indoor sport hall of COEM and other very important support were made available to the organizers (CSED Initiative) and the attendees.
The Director of Sports of COEM, Glory Orugbo was among the seven staff of the College that participated at this free training clinic that is aimed at teaching Physical and Health Education teachers the basic skills (theory and practical) of netball.
The essence is to see them imparting the knowledge gained into their students.
Glory Orugbo said that the College would be keen to partner with CSED Initiative in organizing future training programme that is geared toward developing the capacity of Physical and Health Education teachers and grassroots coaches in the area and in Delta State.
Glory Orugbo was full of praises for the way the event organizers handled the two-day event.
The event was attended by teachers from 17 government secondary schools and two government primary schools. As well as Physical and Health Education teachers from nine private secondary schools and one private primary school.
Additional two teachers from the office of the Chief Inspector of Education (C.I.E.) also attended.
CSED Initiative has also conferred the title of volunteer CSED Liaison Officer on Pastor Evelyn Ofoghoro, the Organising Secretary of the Delta State Sports Commission Oghara for her wonderful contribution in supporting and mobilizing of the attendees for this training event.
Dr Emoghene Obodo Blessing a participant from COEM said netball is a sport she would want to introduce into the area of specialization of future graduates of the Physical and Health Department of COEM.
The Chief Inspector of Education of Ethiope West LGA, Mrs Oghajafor Ochuko Patricia in her message through her representative, Okotie Igho Precious was full of praises for CSED Initiative and the Physical and Heath Department COEM for organizing this event.
She promised that her office will endeavour to monitor the
progress in the use of the equipment donated by CSED.
Apart from providing the 41 attendees with certificates, 35 of them were provided with free netball starter pack (netball balls, netball rims, finger-held whistles, two sets of netball training bibs and free green ceremonial T-shirts), as the shortfall in the equipment provided will be addressed within a period of two weeks.
Though netball is almost an unknown sport in Nigeria, this particular training event was oversubscribed, as could be seen in the number of attendees.
Till date, 62 Physical and Health Education teachers have been trained, out of the 300 that CSED Initiative intends to train in 2022.
The primary target of “Project 2027” is to train and equip one thousand 200 Physical and Health Education teachers and community youths that will bring netball to the attention of one million Nigerian students before the end of 2027.
Netball is the only sport in the world that is specifically designed for girls and women. The girl-child in Nigeria
should be supported and allowed to play this sport in a safe environment.
History will be made in Lagos as the city becomes the first on the African continent to host the world’s all-electric powerboat championship, the E1 Series, from October 3 to 5, 2025.
The announcement marks a major milestone for Nigeria and Africa, as the E1 Lagos Grand Prix brings cutting-edge water sport, innovation, and environmental sustainability to the continent’s shores for the first time.
Sharing the news on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the event as “a demonstration of innovation and progress, showing how sport can inspire sustainable solutions for the future.”
He added: “It is also a celebration of the creativity and resilience that define our people. This occasion gives us the opportunity to showcase Lagos to the world as we know it: welcoming, dynamic, and determined to embrace the future with confidence.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu also extended an open invitation to Lagosians and the global community to witness the groundbreaking spectacle.
“The E1 Lagos Grand Prix is a chance for Lagos, and for Africa, to stand proudly on the global stage,” he said.
Traditionally renowned for its passion for land-based sports like football, Africa is now set to explore its aquatic potential as the UIM E1 Series, presented by PIF, transforms Lagos’ waterfront into a thrilling race track.
Scheduled for October 4–5, the E1 Lagos Grand Prix promises a unique blend of speed, culture, and sustainability, turning the city’s coastline into a symbol of Africa’s readiness to embrace innovation and green technology in sports.
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Pastor Enoch A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has unveiled a full-size stadium and an Olympic-size 50-metre swimming pool at the Peaceville International Academy, located within the Redemption City of God, Ogun State.
The esteemed cleric was accompanied by his wife, Pastor Folu Adeboye, along with top church leaders including Pastor Joseph Obayemi; RCCG National Overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande, and the management of Peaceville International Academy led by Head of School Dolapo Fatoki.
The event was graced by several board members of the school, including Leke Adeoye, Olugbenga Omojola, Ayoola Jolayemi, Noah Osato, and Mrs Busola Ogunsiji.
Reflecting on his past, Pastor Adeboye lamented the lack of such facilities during his university days and the general scarcity of quality sports amenities across the country.
“This kind of well-grassed stadium and serene environment were not available in universities during our time. Remarkably, God has made this possible in a secondary school, showing that He is on our side,” he remarked.
He offered prayers for those who contributed to the realization of these facilities and expressed his vision for the school to become a global brand.
In her welcome address, Pastor Mrs. Adeboye, the founder of the college, described the institution as a legacy made possible by God’s support.
She thanked her husband for his unwavering support in making the school a reality and emphasized the importance of the sports facilities in moulding Godly champions.
The unveiling ceremony also featured a novelty match to celebrate Pastor Adeboye’s 83rd birthday, with him performing the ceremonial kick-off for the match between Redemption City FC and Region 1 FC. The home team triumphed with a 4-0 victory.
Head of School Dolapo Fatoki highlighted that the facilities would be judiciously used to enhance the physical well-being of students and position the school as a hub for sports development in Ogun State and Nigeria.
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Championship promotion chasers Burnley clocked up 1,000 minutes without conceding a league goal as they drew 0-0 at Preston North End on Saturday to stay third in the table.
It was Burnley’s 24th Championship clean sheet of the season and their 11th in a row — a new English second-tier record.
In 33 Championship games their miserly defence has been breached only nine times and no opposition player has scored against them in the league since Dec. 21.
Burnley keeper James Trafford has faced only 21 shots on target in achieving his 11 successive clean sheets — including two penalties which he saved against Sunderland.
Scott Parker’s side need just one more clean sheet to match the Championship record of Queen’s Park Rangers in 2010-11.
“It’s something we pride ourselves on. We’re proud of being hard to beat and if you can’t win games, don’t lose them,” Burnley midfielder Josh Cullen told the club’s website.
“We come away with a point thanks to that defensive record and being solid again here at a tough place.”
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