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DIWA Leads Peace Initiative Against Interreligious Violence
From Abel Zwànke, Lafia
The Development Initiative of West Africa (DIWA) has launched a peace-building program aimed at bridging religious divides and preventing interreligious violence in the Middle Belt region.
At a one-day event in Lafia yesterday, religious leaders pledged to strengthen relationships and promote peaceful coexistence in their communities.
Musa Mohammed, DIWA’s Program Manager, emphasized the role of interfaith collaboration in sustaining peace.
“Building Bridges is an interreligious peace-building project designed to cement relationships between community members,” he said. “We are leveraging the influence, networks, and connections of religious and traditional leaders to serve as gatekeepers and engineers for sustained peace.”
He noted that the initiative is being implemented in three states, with Nasarawa selected as a model for peace-building efforts.
“Our approach is not just about dialogue in halls; it is about practical peace-building in communities,” Mohammed explained. “We are also engaging both social and conventional media to ensure widespread dissemination of peace initiatives.”
He further pointed out that despite ongoing peace efforts, gaps remain that some elements exploit to incite violence.
“A crucial gap exists—engagement with religious leaders. They hold significant influence, and one statement from them can shape an entire community,” he added. “We aim to rebuild social capital, foster mutual respect, and encourage economic and social cooperation across religious lines.”
Ango Adamu, Executive Secretary of YMCA Mada Hills and Coordinator of the African Activist for Climate Justice Project in Nasarawa, commended DIWA for the initiative.
“This project is vital for Nasarawa State. It unites people, fosters coexistence, and addresses divisive issues,” he said. “We are pleased that this program is happening here, especially when other states have been left out.”
Similarly, Hajiya Yagana Shani, a representative of the JNI Women Wing, stressed the importance of grassroots engagement, particularly among women.
“We have attended several peace meetings before, but we hope this initiative will have a lasting impact,” she said. “Women interact closely within their communities, and after this meeting, we will take the message back to our homes, families, and neighbors.”
She also cautioned against individuals exploiting religious and cultural differences for personal gain.
“Without peace, even food loses its taste,” Shani remarked. “We must not allow ourselves to be used by a few individuals to fight along religious, cultural, or tribal lines. These differences existed before us, and they should not be a source of division.”
The DIWA-led initiative aims to create long-term impact by fostering understanding and ensuring communities work together toward sustainable peace.
February 3, 2025
World Bank assisted-CSDP delivers water project in Abuja community
By Joyce Babayeju
The World Bank-assisted Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) has commissioned a water project in Karu, a community in the Abuja municipal area council of the FCT.
The General Manager of CSDP, Engr. Obinna Okafor, together with the Karu Gbagyi Development Association (KAGBADA) chairman Mr. Sumner Shagari Sambo and
the Representative of the Sa’Karuyi of Karu/Bezheyakwo, Chief Yunana Yusuf and councilmen were on ground to commission the Mwakpma Water Borehole Project.
Other dignitries at the event includes the Hakimi of Peshe, Chief Atnadu Shanyibwa and the Dagaci of Mwakpma, Chief Paul Dogo alongside members of the CPMC Management Committee of the CSDP.
The commissioning of the Community Borehole marks a significant impact in Karu Town as it will improve access to clean water in the area.
February 2, 2025
Forum Decry Abduction of 17 in Kauru LGA, of Kaduna state
By Achadu Gabriel, kaduna
A Community Development Association (CDA), has strongly condemned the recent Kidnapped of 17 people at Fadan Ruruma, in Kumana Chiefdom, Kauru LGA of Kaduna State.
The leadership of the forum also expressed worry over what it described as frequent attacks, kidnapping and Killing of innocent people by armed bandits in the area.
The forum in a statement issued and signed by its Public Relations Officer, Daniel D Achi noted that the activities of the armed bandits “is becoming unbearable as people are attack and kidnapped almost on daily basis.
According to the statement, many people have deserted their houses with their farm produce yet to be harvested due to insecurity bedevilling the area.
The forum PRO who condemned the recent attack, which occurred Thursday night in Fadan Ruruma in Kwassam Ward, where seventeen people were kidnapped called on government to as a matter of urgency beef up security to safe guard lives and property of the people.
While praying for the quick release of those abducted, the statement recalled that last week one young man was killed and one injured in Akansa, Rumaya while many others kidnapped are still in terrorists captivity.
Mr. Daniel Achi further appealed to the Kaduna state government and other relevant authorities to expedite action in establishing a military strike force in Kauru and Kumana axis to complement the one in Damakasuwa, Chawai chiefdom.
He also called on government to device means of ending cross border attacks in Chawai chiefdom, especially communities neighbouring Basa Local Government Area of Plateau state. End
February 2, 2025
Stakeholders Unite to Address Cholera Outbreak in Bayelsa
By Rhoda Godwin
Worried by several deaths across communities in Bayelsa, over 25 stakeholders from civil society, media, and health sectors at the weekend convened in Bayelsa State to address the recent cholera outbreak, emphasizing collaboration and strategic planning.
This gathering, organized by the Women Organized for Mentorship and Advocacy Network (WOMAN) in celebration of its first anniversary, aimed to unite efforts against the public health crisis.
The breakfast meeting with focused group discussion on recent cholera outbreak in Bayelsa state, highlighted the urgent need for effective strategies to combat cholera, a waterborne disease that poses significant health risks, particularly in areas lacking access to clean water.
In his contribution, Mr. Taritein Boco, Chairman of the Bayelsa Non-Governmental Organizations Forum (BANGOF), pointed out that many communities face challenges due to inadequate potable water systems, which are critical in preventing outbreaks.
Cholera is characterized by severe diarrhea and vomiting, leading to rapid dehydration and potential organ failure if untreated.
Pharm Anthony Oraekeye, Executive Director Comfort of the Afflicted said, the persistent loss of bodily fluids is frequently accompanied by vomiting, leading to rapid dehydration and loss of essential salts.
Oraekeye said, “when the body loses these critical salts, such as zinc and electrolytes, it disrupts normal physiological functions, resulting in muscle cramps and weakness. If not promptly treated, severe dehydration can lead to organ failure and even death.
“This is why cholera outbreaks are considered a public health emergency that requires urgent intervention. Whether at the state primary healthcare level or the national health ministry, prompt reporting is critical to containing the spread.
“Cholera outbreaks affect not only individuals but also entire communities. If an outbreak occurs, businesses shut down, the workforce is reduced, and the economy suffers. People avoid gatherings for fear of infection, and students are unable to attend school. The overall impact extends beyond health—it disrupts livelihoods and social activities.”
Earlier, Lady Eunice Nnachi, Executive Director of WOMAN, underscored the organization’s commitment to empowering women and fostering community development. She emphasized that collaboration among stakeholders is vital for creating sustainable solutions to public health challenges.
“Over the past year, we have worked tirelessly to create a platform where women can come together, support one another, and advocate for their rights. We have made significant strides in promoting mentorship, advocacy, and community development in the Niger Delta region.
“As I reflect on our progress, I am reminded of the power of collaboration and the importance of our shared values. Our team members and partners have demonstrated a humble willingness to listen, step up, and support one another. This spirit of collaboration has been the driving force behind our successes.
“Today, we gather to celebrate not only our achievements but also the relationships we have built along the way. We are proud to call many of you our friends and partners in the critical work of creating access to opportunity across the Niger Delta region.
“As we look to the future, we remain committed to our mission of empowering women and promoting community development. We will continue to work together to create a more vibrant and welcoming community, one that is more affordable and accessible for all residents over the long term.”
February 2, 2025
2027: We will not join any coalition with North-East, North-West – APC Forum
By Isreal Adamu, Jos
Ahead of the 2027 general election, the North-Central All Progressives Congress, APC, Forum has declared that the North-Central zone will not go into any coalition with the North-East and the North-West.
There are speculations that ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar, former governors of Kaduna and Rivers states, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and Rotimi Amaechi, and Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, are planning to join forces against President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
The speculations heightened after the opposition politicians criticised Tinubu’s government and the ruling APC at the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria, held on Monday, 27th January 2025, in Abuja.
El-Rufai at the event urged opposition parties to unite and form a broad coalition to challenge the APC and protect democracy in the country.
In a statement made available to journalists on Saturday in Abuja, the North-Central APC Forum said the zone would not be part of any coalition that includes the North-East and the North-West.
In the statement signed by its Chairman,
Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, a member of the APC presidential campaign council in the 2023 election, the Forum said the North-Central does not want a repeat of what happened after it played a major role in the coalition that led to the formation of the APC and emergence of the government of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015.
In February 2013, Nigeria’s three biggest opposition parties at the time – the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, the Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, the All Nigeria Peoples Party, ANPP – teamed up with a faction of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to form the APC.
The CPC camp, which was led by Buhari, included Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State, from the North-Central.
As at the time of the merger, the North-West zone had only one governor among the parties in the coalition – Zamfara State governor Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari of the ANPP.
The ACN was led by Tinubu, who later became the national leader of the APC.
The only ACN governor at the time of the merger, Dr. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, left office in October 2014, months after the new party was formed. Although Peter Obi was Anambra State governor on APGA’s platform at the time of the merger, he was not part of the party’s faction that joined to form the APC.
The statement noted that the North-Central was relegated to the background by the North-East and the North-West during Buhari’s administration, despite playing a major role in the coalition that brought the government.
“The North-Central brought a sitting governor in the coalition. Many of the other zones did not bring anything.
“Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State in the North-Central was the only sitting governor from the opposition camp that actively participated in forming the APC.
“But it is unfortunate that after he became President, Buhari did not even consider that when we asked for the position of Speaker and the position was taken to Lagos.
“During Buhari’s government the North-Central suffered most – we were denied infrastructure, our roads were not attended to and the high level ot insecurity in the region was not addressed.
“Instead the North-East and the North-West concentrated all the benefits in their zones. Federal appointments, which many Nigerians believed favoured the North, only went to the two zones. The North-Central was left out,” the statement said.
According to the APC Forum, the request by the North Central Elders Forum, NCEF, for the zone to be given the chance to produce the Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2019, was rejected by the the APC leadership because Buhari, from the North-West, did not approve the plea.
The statement added that the position of Senate President in the Buhari government, which went to the North-Central following the election of Senator Bukola Saraki, from Kwara State, should have been retained by the zone during Buhari’s second term.
Ahmed Lawan, from Yobe State, replaced Saraki as Senate President in Buhari’s second term, serving in the position from June 2019 to the end of the administration in 2023.
The North-Central APC Forum said not retaining the Senate presidency in the zone, after Saraki’s tenure, was an injustice to the region.
Distancing the North-Central from the coalition, the statement added, “Whatever Atiku Abubakar and Mallam Nasir El-Rufai are doing is for their own benefit, not even in the interest of the North-East and North-West.
“Nigerians should also bear in mind that all these politicians who are attacking President Bola Tinubu today are just frustrated individuals who are angry that they are not part of the government.
“They will be singing a different song if they are part of the government.
“We restate our position that no magic would make President Bola Tinubu lose his bid for reelection in 2027 – not even the alliance and coalition of these political leaders. We are confident that Nigerians will once again chose the APC government in the next election because of the good performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
“However, the North-Central APC Forum wishes to make it clear that the North-Central zone will not be part of any coalition with the North-East and the North-West.
“It is very imperative that we make this point because we have observed that the planned coalition is being championed by politicians from these two zones – His Excellency Alhaji Atiku Abubakar from the North-East and Mallam Nasir El-Rufai from the North-West.”
February 1, 2025
Two protests rocks FTHL in one week as Kogi Doctors Sends SOS to Tinubu
By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja (FTHL) chapter has once again called on President Bola Tinubu and the minister of health Ali Pate to launch an investigation on the wickedness, decay of facilities and the inhuman treatment going on at the Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja before the hospital collapse totally.
Members of the association also demanded for the immediate reinstatement of their President, Dr. Jimoh Umar who was suspended last year over the association’s activities.
Speaking during another peaceful protest at the premises of the hospital in Lokoja on Friday, Dr Olushola Baoku, the immediate past Chairman of the association revealed that the hospital before now had 315 doctors, lamenting that today the hospital can only boast of only 43 doctors because of poor working conditions.
Dr Baoku stressed that many of the doctors in the employment of the hospital are on a devilish contract where the doctors have to renew their contract every two months with the management, describing the situation as ridiculous in a country that is spending much in the health sector.
“This category of doctors have no pension , no promotion, no hazard allowance , no minimum wage award and they work on a harsh environment where facilities in the hospital are not functioning.
“We are aware that the federal government through the ministry of health has directed the management of the hospital to use the Internal Generated Revenue of the hospital to clear all outstanding arrears , we are shocked to hear that uptill now this hospital is owing humongous amount due for the workers of the hospital.
“Some of our doctors in this hospital in the last five years have been renewing their contract instead of the management to engage them fully. Since 2012 this hospital did not employ a single doctor and other health workers which has led to the acute shortage of manpower in all units and sections of the hospital.”
“In the last one week this is the third protest Resident Doctors in Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja are staging. We have chosen to remain in this country to serve our father’s land but some people who believe they are above the law are making things worst and difficult for us and the hospital.”
“This hospital has been turn to a slave camp by Olatunde Alabi led administration. The hospital is nothing but doctors slave camp.”
“We have written 14 petitions to the minister of health Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate , to the SGF Senator George Akume , to the Head of Service of the federation and very recently to the Permanent Secretary federal ministry of health , to NMA leaders complaining the decay in this hospital and up till now nothing has been done.”
“Perhaps the authority concern have decided to allow this hospital to collapse because of the inaction of the few people that managed the hospital.”
“It was on record that an attendant that work in the hospital wasl sick and brought to Accident and Emergency Unit of the hospital. There was no light every where and that was how the women died of a sickness that can be treated supposing there was light. She worked in the hospital for over 20 years but died of an avoidable death.”
“The other time doctors and other health workers were beaten seriously by someone who brought a sick relation to the hospital because nothing could be done to safe life due to lack of unfunctional equipment.”
“The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital can not keep a patient for three hours because of lack of facilities and as a result of that the President of our association stood up to demand for a face lift in the hospital but the management started the persecution, suspension and now fake termination of Dr Jimoh Umar” he said
Dr Baoku, who alleged that the
Chief Medical Director of the hospital Dr. Olatunde Alabi has been foot dragging to reinstate Dr. Jimoh Umar the president of the association, said the minister of health through the Permanent Secretary had directed that Dr Umar be reinstated immediately.
“The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate through the Permanent Secretary, Ms Kachollom Shangti Daju, has approved the reinstatement of Dr Jimoh Umar since December 12, 2024.”
“The letter got to the FTHL on January 11, 2025, but the CMD, Dr Olatunde Alabi, has deliberately refused to effect the content of the letter as directed by the Minister. All we are saying as doctors is that the CMD should obey the superior order according to the Section 3 of Civil Service Rule.
“It says refusal to treat official file, violation of auto secrecy, act unbecoming of a public officer and insubordination, are all acts of misconduct. All these are contained in the public service rule, and all of us are under the public service rules including the CMD” he stated.” End
February 1, 2025
Kaduna NUJ Hails Uba Sani For Remitting N548m to NUT
By Achadu Gabriel, kaduna
Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) kaduna state council has commended Governor Uba Sani for remitting N548 million to the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Endwell scheme, following the resolution of a dispute that had lingered since 2021.
The Union which made this known in a communique after its monthly congress Thursday, also praised the Governor for his media-friendly ‘’taking into cognizance the impressive number of journalists appointed in his cabinet since he assumed office in 2023.’’
The communique was signed by the quartet of the communique drafting committee chairman Ango Bally, secretary Emmanuel Austine Agbo and Maryam Ahmadu Suka, a member of the committee, as well as the secretary of the Council, Gambo Santos Sanga.
The Council also referred to Governor Uba Sani as a promoter of the rule of law and someone who respects the traditional institution, following his reinstatement of the dethroned Chief of Piriga Chiefdom, Chief Jonathan Pharaguwa Zamuna.
According to the union, the Governor acted in compliance with the judgment of the National Industrial Court that nullified Zamuna’s dethronement under the past administration of Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
Governor Uba Sani also complied with all the judgment terms, including the payment of 10 million Naira damages, Chief Zamuna’s salary and other entitlements, the communique noted.
‘’The Council also commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, for collaborative efforts with the governor of Kaduna state in restoring peace in most vulnerable areas in Kaduna state: Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Zangon Kataf, and Chikun LGAs. ‘’
NUJ However expressed serious concern over the recent renewed attacks in some parts of the state, particularly in Kauru, Sanga, Kajuru, and Kachia LGAs, and commiserated with the victims of the attacks.
The council also congratulated the Governor on his conferment of Governor of the Year award by Thisday Newspaper and Arise News TV, adding that it is ‘’a testament to his achievements in rural development; his non-kinetic approach to addressing security challenges and his inclusive governance policy which have restored relative peace and harmony in the state.’’
February 1, 2025
5,000 B/Haram repentant fighters recently renunited with families – FG
By Achadu Gabriel, kaduna
Again, about 5,000 repented Boko Haram fighters have been reportedly reunited with their families, the Federal Government has revealed. The revelation is however trails by swift criticisms.
The National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Advisor, who made the revelation, said none of the former fighters returned to the battle ground after six months of the de-radicalisation programme.
Head of Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE), Amb. Mairo Musa Abbas, stated this at the second-day session of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum.
Mairo, who spoke at the Third Penal on the theme, “Managing Boko Haram Exits and Demobilization of Armed Groups,” said harmonise strategy would help the governors of Lake Chad region to address their common issues.
She said de-radicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration programme for ex-Boko Haram fighters, known as Operation Safe Corridor, had reintegrated over 5,000 repented Boko Haram into the society.
Mairo said, “Under Operation Safe Corridor programme, we have deradicalised over 5,000 ex-combatants of Boko Haram and reunited them with their families.
“They are using the skills they have acquired in the six months of deradicalisation programme in the camp, to sustain themselves within the communities.
“Our collaborators from the National Orientation Agency (NOA) are within 774 local governments in Nigeria and traditional & religious leaders within the community they have monitoring mechanism where are able to monitor this mechanism and see their progress after the reintegration within the community.”
She further said that the “Borno Model” a state-led strategy, which aimed at reintegrating individuals who left extremist groups like Boko Haram, had complemented the efforts of the Federal Government to promote peace in the country.
“We always said ‘Borno Model’ is a model of necessity but we have recorded a lot of success with the Model because many repented fighters, have been reunited with families,” she added.
Mairo, however, urged the governors in the Lake Chad region and stakeholders to harmonise their strategy to ensure that they work on the same level.
Brig. Gen. Mohamadou Ibrahim Baga Doma, Governor of Diffa Region, Niger had reportedly severely criticized Nigeria government for pampering insurgent by given them money in the name of rehabilitation and repentant.
Also reacting, a northeast based rights activist, Rev. K Ali Musa Dikwa, called on Nigerians to begins to asked and demand accountability on country leadership to publish names and photography of the reunited repentant Boko Haram insurgent, adding that there are deception in some of the information and allegations.
Accordingly, an Israeli country reps also allegedly kicked against the development, describing it as dangerous to their respective communities of the repentant Boko Haram returnees.
“We strongly oppose this ideology. How true have they repented and how did you ascertain this. We do not learn from our mistakes at all in this country.
“These are the people who killed thousands of citizens for no reason and will come back and say they have repented and they are reunited with their families. Why are supporting these evil men.
“The best is to send them to their graves as they did to others. Allowing them is dangerous to their respective communities. How are their community members whose relations were killed by them look at them? We are nursing another round of troubles because these same individuals will reorganize themselves and strike again. This is why crime on the rise.
‘Measures other than this is to publicly execute them to serve as deterrent to others who may be thinking of taking part in obnoxious behavior.
“We are not being fair to the society at all if truly integrating these set of wicked people into their communities”, it stated.
February 1, 2025
Zulum donates N30m to family of slain army officer Alari
By Achadu Gabriel, kaduna
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has donated N30 million to the family of the late Army Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Ebisingha Alari, who lost his life in the ongoing battle against Boko Haram insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle recently.
The donation was made personally to the wife of the late officer by the Governor on Saturday in Maiduguri, according to statement by his Media aide Abdurraman Bundi on Saturday.
Zulum extends his condolences to the family of Lt. Col. Alari and all others who have lost their lives fighting to restore peace in Borno State, it stated.
“Yesterday, we sent a high-level state government delegation to the funeral. However, I felt the need to personally extend my condolences on behalf of the government and people of the state,” Zulum said.
He added,” Let me also extend my condolences to the families of all those who lost their lives in the cause of the fight against terrorism in Borno and all parts of the northeast.”
“We are also presenting a token donation of N30m for his immediate family to purchase a house because I was told that Lt Col Alari doesn’t own a personal house. I want to assure you that apart from this, we will continue to offer support to you and the families of our fallen heroes who have put their lives in defence of our country.” Zulum stated.
The presentation was made in the presence of the Theatre Commander Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Waidi Shuaibu, Sector 2 Commander, and Major General Chieiebere Ejike. Also present are Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan and House of Representatives members Engr Bukar Talba and Ahmed Jaha.
Other State Government officials who attended the presentation include the Deputy Chief of Staff, Engr Babagana Malumbe; Commissioners; Permanent Secretary, Government House, Mustapha Ali Busuguma; Special Adviser on Security to the Governor, Brigadier Gen. Abdullahi Sabi Ishaq (RTD); and Chairman of Damboa Local Government, Ali Mohammed Kauji among other senior officers.
February 1, 2025
Prosperity Cup DG Attributes Tournament Success to Gov Diri’s Love for Sports Development
By Rhoda Godwin
Director General of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football tournament, the Bayelsa Governor’s Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup, Mr. Ono Akpe has attributed the success recorded in the tournament to governor Diri’s unwavering passion to grassroots sports development.
This year’s spectacle is expected to kick off this month across the eight local government areas in the state in 24 centers in a three category competition, which has male, female and the para category.
Mr. Akpe in an interview with journalists ahead of the tournament’s kick-off, said the governor is passionate to see that youths in the state earn a living through sports, pointing out that the state helmsman’s love for sports was the reason behind the tournament’s continuous innovation.
According to him, the governor’s direct involvement in the competition has driven members of the Central Organizing Committee (COC) to give their very best, maintaining that the local government level of the competition was the governor’s idea to ensure that players who did not make it to the money-spinning stage will also have the opportunity of being watched by foreign scouts.
He noted that apart from increasing the prize money of one million naira for local government champions and five hundred thousand naira for runner up, that this edition would see all the outstanding players in the LGA’s selected to form a team that would move to the second round, describing last LGA final as a resounding success.
On the selected local government teams, Mr. Akpe explained that the essence of the local government selected teams was to ensure that no good player is left out because he exited the tournament in the preliminary round, saying that this year’s edition would witness Most Valuable Player award (MVP) in every match.
With the sale of registration forms for season seven currently ongoing, the DG believes that more players from this season would join the players who are on the verge of traveling to Turkey, Malta and Lithuania for greener pasture, noting that five players from the previous scouting programme are set to leave the country with their visas already sorted out.
Mr. Akpe asserted that the vision of the organizers at the end of the season seven was to see more than ten players plying their trade with different European clubs, stating that the organizers of the showpiece are desirous to give the youths in the state a better life.
He stressed that the reports from the security agencies whenever the competition is on, speaks volume of the impact the showpiece has made in the state.
He further explained that each team is entitled to sets of jerseys in both male, female and para soccer including coaches, goalkeepers as well as tournament match balls, maintaining that over 250 teams receive sets of jerseys every year and another set of jerseys for any team that qualifies to the next phase of the competition.
Mr. Akpe hinted that talks are ongoing with Spanish La Liga for a potential partnership to train local coaches in the state. The reason for the exposure is to make our coaches great gaffers in the future and as well market the brand, prosperity cup to foreign clubs.
February 1, 2025