The All-Federal Capital Territory Sports Affiliation (AFSA) has conferred its “Ambassador of Honest Play” award on Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Normal Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.) for his deep ardour for sports and youth growth, describing these as important drivers of safety and stability in any nation.
Former Speaker of the Home of Representatives, and Chairman of the AFSA Board of Trustees, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, led the delegation that introduced the award to the Minister throughout a courtesy go to to the Ministry of Defence at Ship Home, Abuja.
Dogara emphasised the go to’s aim to incorporate strengthening collaboration between AFSA and the ministry, elevating sports within the Federal Capital Territory to world-class ranges that promote {economic} independence, empower youth, curb restiveness, and construct lasting peace—mirroring achievements in superior economies.
President of AFSA, HRM Sir Eze Ifeanyi Eke, who personally embellished the Minister with an emblem gold medal, passionately appealed for the revival of barracks faculties as breeding grounds for expertise, noting that the Nigerian Military has traditionally produced medal-winning athletes representing the nation.
Such initiatives, he mentioned, would unlock immense potential in Nigeria’s sports sector and contribute considerably to nationwide growth.
Mr. Agbor Clinton, Director Normal of AFSA, highlighted the affiliation’s mission to make honest play a family marketing campaign for peace, unity, and {economic} progress throughout Nigeria. He defined that the award was rigorously chosen to honor the minister and the ministry’s famend self-discipline—exemplified by the Nigerian Military’s values—which align completely with AFSA’s imaginative and prescient of utilizing sports as a instrument for constructive societal transformation.
The occasion’s spotlight included the presentation of three separate inspirational books by Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, AFSA’s Director of Feminine Sports Growth and Chairperson of the FCT Gymnastics Affiliation. Dr. Ahmadu affirmed that these publications, if extensively adopted, would ship immense advantages to athletes, coaches, directors, and the broader sports neighborhood. Representing the minister, Mr. Richard Pheelangwa, Everlasting Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, expressed deep appreciation for the gesture. He described the award as a transparent testomony to Gen. Musa’s steadfast dedication to sports growth nationwide.