Sports
Nasarawa Lawmaker Tasks Youths, Nigerians On Sports
Member representing Keana constituency, at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Mohammed Omadefu, has called on youths and Nigerians to embrace sports in order to curb youth restiveness as well as promote peace and unity.
Omadefu, who is also Chairman, House Committee on Information, made the call, yesterday, at the inauguration of a Volleyball Court and street lights he constructed in Keana Local Government Area of the state.
According to him, the Volleyball Court propelled with solar lights was to enable youths in the area play the game both during day and at night, considering the importance of sports to human and societal development.
He assured the youths that he would continue to initiate policies and programmes that would have direct bearing on their lives.
“ Sports is a big industry for youths employment and empowerment as it tackle youths restiveness among other benefits. It can also promote unity and peaceful co-existence among the youths as well as enable the youths to discover their hidden talents.
“ I have done a great job in football and now in volleyball, all aimed at promoting unity, peace and to tackle youths restiveness in Keana local government area,” Omadefu said.
He urged the youths to be patient and pray for the success of their leaders, as well as Governor Abdullahi Sule’s administration to succeed.
The lawmaker further urged the youths to be law abiding, respect constituted authorities and to live peacefully with one another for the development of their constituency.
Member representing Keffi East constituency, in the state assembly, Alhaji Abdulaziz Danladi, while inaugurating the project, commended Omadefu for the gesture, saying that it would benefit youths of the area and solicited for the support of the people to enable Omadefu succeed in the task ahead of him.
The Bayelsa State government, yesterday, announced that the marathon will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
The inaugural race is owned by the Bayelsa State Government and will be organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, a sports management company.
Under the theme “The Reveal,” the race represents a bold unveiling of Bayelsa’s immense human and cultural potential to the international community, inviting the world to witness the resilience, grit, and talent rooted in the heart of the Niger Delta.
According to the organisers, the race will be flagged off at 9:30 a.m., at the Opolo Roundabout, guiding participants through a carefully designed 10-kilometre route that highlights the scenic beauty and vibrant atmosphere of Yenagoa.
The course will culminate at Peace Park Square, where athletes will cross the finish line into a grand celebration of endurance, unity, and community spirit.
To elevate the experience for runners and spectators alike, the finish venue will host a high-energy post-race concert featuring performances from top A-list artistes, blending sport and entertainment in a festival-style atmosphere.
The organisers directed all registered participants to collect their race bibs and kits at the designated Peace Park Square between March 30 and April 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
The race, according to them, is currently on track for World Athletics accreditation, underscoring the commitment of both the Bayelsa State Government and Nilayo Sports Management Limited to delivering an event that meets the highest global standards.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Friday continued the Commission’s nationwide appreciation tour with a visit to Abeokuta, where outstanding junior athlete, Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola, was presented with a cheque of N3 million.
The presentation forms part of the NSC’s initiative to recognise and reward exceptional junior athletes who distinguished themselves in 2025 and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s medal haul.
Majekodunmi delivered an impressive run of performances on the track. At the last edition of the National Sports Festival, she stormed to gold in the 400m and the 4x400m relay. She replicated the double triumph at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Junior Championship, in Abeokuta, before emerging as one of the standout stars at the African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.
Speaking during the presentation, Olopade explained that the Commission deemed it necessary to extend financial appreciation to grassroots athletes after elite performers had earlier received grants running into thousands of dollars.
“A few weeks ago, after paying grants to our elite athletes, we agreed tthere was a need to also appreciate these young, budding talents who made Nigeria proud last year,” he said.
He disclosed that of the 376 medals recorded by Nigerian athletes in 2025, more than 200 were won by grassroots talents, underscoring the importance of sustained investment in youth development.
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