FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU EMERGES GRAND PATRON FOR 2025 AFRICAN WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU EMERGES GRAND PATRON OF 2025 AFRICAN WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, said women have a special space in all spheres of the nation.
She said they can occupy the space with their continued hard work and dedication.
Mrs Tinubu spoke when she received the management team of the Nigeria Customs Service and the National Sports Commission and others at the State House Abuja.
The visit, led by the Comptroller General of the NCS, Wale Adeniyi, was to honour her as the Grand Patron for the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Championship, and intimate her with the event scheduled for April, this year.
The First Lady expressed her appreciation, noting that women occupy the pride of place in the sports world due to the relentless efforts of female athletes.
She urged women who have been made their mark to mentor and be role models to young Nigerian females with messages of encouragement.
She called on female star athletes from Nigeria in the Diaspora to come back home and inspire other girls.
She said, “Share not just your stories of successes and achievements but also your humble beginnings.
“I can see that out of the 4 DCGs here, three are women. And that tells me you have worked. For you to be at the top, you must have worked hard. When you have been given a platform, it is not just about you. Go on and lift others, encourage them”.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who according to her guests is fast gaining reputation as a pillar of sports in Nigeria, particularly, where it involves women, explained that she is expected to carry yet another torch for women, this time as the Grand Patron for the 2025 African Women’s Club Volleyball Championship, to be hosted by Nigeria, with the Customs Service flying the flag of the nation.
The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, while presenting her with the offer, said the Service has taken particular note of her support for female athletes and teams in the country, and will want her inspire the Nigerian team to victory at the championship.
“There is a popular saying that when a woman puts her hand on the plough, the earth itself will respond to her. All your initiatives and generosity are unparalleled and this is a great source of inspiration to us all”.
In his remarks, the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olapade, said the sky is the limit, especially with enthusiasm and the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as well as the support of the First Lady.
According to the DG, the Nigerian Girl Child can now truly hold her head up high.
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu was then presented with her kits as the Grand Patron of the 2025 Africa Female Volleyball Tournament.
Expected to join the host Nigeria at the championship, which runs between April 1 and 14, are 23 other African countries.
