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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.
The stage is set for the 3rd National Para Games, Nigeria’s largest and most prestigious para sports event, scheduled to hold from March 26 to April 3, 2026, in Abuja.
For nine days, the nation’s capital will host more than 3,000 athletes representing all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, competing across 15 different sports in what promises to be a vibrant celebration of resilience, excellence and inclusion. Organisers say champions will emerge, records will tumble, and new chapters will be written in Nigeria’s para sports history.
The Games are being organised by the National Sports Commission, which describes the event as a critical platform for talent discovery, national unity and the advancement of para sports development across the country.
Since its inception, the National Para Games has evolved into a cornerstone of Nigeria’s sporting calendar, spotlighting the remarkable abilities of athletes living with disabilities while reinforcing the country’s commitment to inclusive participation in sports.
Officials say the 2026 edition will surpass previous outings in scale, organisation and competitive intensity. With participation confirmed from every state of the federation and the FCT, the Games are expected to reveal the depth of talent spread nationwide and provide a pathway for standout performers to progress to continental and global competitions.
In a significant boost to preparations, the National Youth Service Corps has partnered with the Commission by releasing its Orientation Camp in Kubwa, Abuja, to serve as the official Games Village. The facility will accommodate athletes and officials throughout the competition, offering a secure and community-focused environment designed to foster camaraderie and peak performance.
The collaboration reflects a broader inter-agency commitment to empowering young Nigerians and promoting social integration through sport. It also underscores growing national recognition of para athletes as integral contributors to Nigeria’s sporting success.
With anticipation building and logistics nearing completion, Abuja is poised to welcome thousands of competitors and supporters for what promises to be a defining celebration of courage, competition and collective pride.
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By Keresifon Essien
Akwa Ibom State will parade a strong contingent of about 280 athletes and 44 officials at the 2026 Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), scheduled to hold in Benin City, Edo State, from February 20 to 28.
The State Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with the Curator of Keresy Sports Museum (KSM), Keresifon Essien, noting that Team Akwa Ibom will compete in 16 sporting events at the regional multi-sports fiesta.
According to Bassey, the sports in which the state will feature include football, basketball, volleyball, handball, table tennis, badminton, lawn tennis, boxing, wrestling, judo, karate, taekwondo, weightlifting, swimming and chess.
To ensure optimal preparation, the state government has constituted a five-man State Liaison Committee to oversee arrangements for the festival. The committee is chaired by the Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey.
Other members of the committee are Coach Catherine Ewa Ekuta, Head of Technical; Guinness World Record holder George Essien; Edidiong Stephen, a member; and Mfon Bassey, who serves as Secretary.
Bassey explained that the committee has been mandated to fine-tune all preparations for the festival, beginning with the state trials scheduled for this weekend, and to ensure that the contingent arrives in Benin City fully prepared and ready to project Akwa Ibom State positively at the Niger Delta Sports Festival.
He expressed confidence that with proper planning and early preparations, Team Akwa Ibom will make a strong impression when the festival proper begins.
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Team Nigeria on Monday afternoon departed the country for Cairo, Egypt, where they will compete in the 2025 World Karate Championship scheduled for November 27–30.
The nation will be represented by five outstanding athletes who have demonstrated exceptional discipline, consistency, and competitive grit in their buildup to the global event. The team is made up of:
- Loveth Ngozi Okoro – Kumite -50kg
- Godfirst Orie Ukoha-Sampson – Kumite -55kg
- Constance Tamunodiepreye Abode – Kumite -61kg
- Ujunwa Caroline Nwankwo – Kumite +68kg
- Oluwaseun Olorunbe – Male Kata
The athletes, who have undergone intense preparations, will be led by coach Efezino Akpotu, while Olusegun Abode serves as the leader of delegation.
Four members of the squad—Ngozi, Godfirst, Constance, and Ujunwa—are already well-known names on the domestic circuit. They are regular contenders at the Zainab Saleh International Female Open Karate Championship, an annual tournament founded by Hajiya Zainab Saleh, a Board Member of the Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN). The championship has been widely recognised for empowering and developing female karatekas across the country.
Ahead of the team’s participation, the Board of the KFN expressed confidence in the athletes’ ability to deliver strong performances on the world stage.
However, it also appealed to the National Sports Commission (NSC) for urgent financial support to offset debts incurred in ensuring Nigeria’s participation in the championship.
According to the federation, the World Karate Championship falls under the mandate of the NSC, and timely intervention is necessary to stabilise the federation’s operations after securing the team’s trip to Cairo.
Team Nigeria will now focus on making a strong impact as they join the world’s best karatekas in Egypt later this week.
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