Friday 28 May 2021

We Sell Value ,Not Price at Nisah Palace - CEO

Hajiya Ummi Nisah is the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Nisah Palace,an Abuja based Vitamin Supplements Company.In this Interview with Journalists, she explains how personal ailment and vitamin therapy inspired her to establish a vitamin supplements company in Nigeria .The philanthropist and caregiver equally urges her customers and other  Nigerians to always exercise their Civic responsibilities as citizens to vote during  elections to choose the right Leaders at all tiers of Governance .She however , offered prayers for peace and harmony during this challenging period facing Nigeria. Excerpts:   


What informed your decision to establish such gigantic vitamin supplements business company in Nigeria ?


There was a time I was very ill due to low immune system.So, I walked into a store in United States ,where I saw lots of vitamins and told them my immune system was low. I was asked to take B complex ,iron and other blood related drugs.They also asked me to take lots of iron related drugs to improve my blood .But I insisted,I needed something to boost my immune system and that was how they placed me on a particular Supplement products .


After taking them for two months ,I noticed that my immune system was balanced and everything was okay, my blood level became normal .So, I said if this be case, why not go fully into this business.I  started with family ,Friends  and advertised the products. I bought the products and gave them to try them. Thereafter, lots of them called to tell me that the supplements are extremely potent and good,especially those that have insomnia called to tell me after taking drugs ,they could sleep well, since they started using the drugs .They don't need to  take drugs to sleep anymore  .Those that have high blood pressure . Of course, you know that lack of enough sleep triggers their BP level, but once they used the  Supplements that calm nerves,they would be able to have sound sleep.Guess what, Lots of them came back to ask where to get the products .In fact , they suggested the idea of me getting and selling the products .I have been a supplement person for a very long time.That was how I got into supplements business .But before then,I went for a course in the medical line overseas to study about healthy living .


What kind of Supplements do you sell ? 

I sell dietary Supplements, which helps to boost immune system, wellbeing and healthy life ,for example; during the Covid-19 pandemic, a lot of people came to realize the value of Supplements,such as Vitamin C and Zinc to boost their immune systems.Taking of Supplements will help  patients with diabetes  to produce insulin .We also have supplements that help slimming process; improve eating ability and several other health challenges  . However, you won't stop the recommended drugs given to you by Doctor .But with time, the recommended drugs should be reduced.  We have lots  in stock for our different categories of customers.We equally have fertility package that helps to boost fertility and sperm count levels.We have tommy tea, slimming tea and injection. You can see why Nisah Palace is One-Stop-Shop for all customers .


Why do you prefer that your customers use your vitamin  products for their skin treatment and enhancement instead of  creams? 


Most of the creams have chemicals , though they are called organic. There are still chemicals in them .We have lots of organic creams in the market, but 60 per cent of them are mixed ,yet they call it organic.While we have about 40 per cent that are the real ones. Nigerians love to be lied to and that is why most of the sellers tell their customers the products are organic based and they expect to see  magic.But when customers buy and use them for a while they don't see or get expected results .Of course, you know anything organic takes gradual process to achieve the desired skin type .They are not toning creams ,they just help  the user to glo , tone and bring that natural colour out .There is nothing that is organic that will make you white.
You see, customers buy such organic creams and after weeks, they start complaining about its ineffective Nature.The buyers usually are the ones that forced the organic vendors to start divising means means of adding up some bleaching  chemicals ,such as ; hydroquinone into the process during manufacturing  to make it active within seven days. No organic cream that can be active in seven days.

But for supplements ,we don't give validity period for results.When I talked about glutathione ,which is something we need in our system .It is something that is  already in our system. Our liver produces glutathione ,but  it depreciates. and when  this happens, there is need to get Supplement products to enhance it , because  it is antibiotic, It removes toxins from the body and help your body to fight bacteria. It also helps those that had Cesarean Operation, surgical Operations and injuries to speed up healing process very fast. It also help immune system.But the side effect is that  it lightens the user over time .But ,the glutathione make people fresh.
While the collagen that our body produces depreciates. You see young  girls having pimples,because there is  no enough collagen in their bodies to fight as age sets in over time. Collagen products are healthy and it shows in the skin, because once you have all the vitamins and necessary minerals in your body ,it will reflect on your skin . It's what you take that reflects on your skin. There is a difference between someone, who uses vitamin supplements well and someone, who uses just cream. I am not stopping anyone from using cream . People can use moisturizers ,but they should ensure they get the original ones from the accredited organic vendors.
Supplements and use of good creams go hand in hand .I always advise my customers to make sure they get their creams from vendors ,who sell original products .


Who are the categories of people that can use your products ?

Our products have no boundary.We have products for children; adults ,men, women and aged parents.The products are manufactured for all categories of humanbeings.


What are the price range and how affordable are the products?

Price of our products varies depending on demand and quantity .We have products as low as six thousand Naira .There are even those from five to forty  thousand Naira and above. We also have all the vitamins needed to boost immune system and sexual desire in both men and women.Lots of people are battling with urge problem, basically because we don't eat balanced diet in this part of the continent. But we have the supplements to help men and women enjoy their partners.

Have your customers had cause to complain about any adverse effects due to use of your products or  called to make testimonials about them?

Like I said earlier ,we 'Sell value not Price' .Anything our  customers buy from Nisah Palace,they get the value for their  Money. Lots of people come for consultation and advice on how best to take care of their skin and get the required attention and results .Within the last eight years that we started this business ,I will say over 70 per cent of our customers come back with good testimonies.

How do you rate your customer satisfaction?

Nisah Palace started eight years ago and I tried as much as possible to make my customers happy. I take my customers as friends with all consciousness that customer relations is very very important and that is why they keep coming and  patronizing my products .I am doing the business with passion.There is a difference between when you are doing something with passion and for financial gains .I put in my best not just because, I  want to make money out of it .It is the desire of every entrepreneur or business owner to make profit, but that for me, is secondary.I derive joy to see my customers use my products and call to thank me for recommending and Providing a one -stop-shop for getting a reliable and  original vitamin supplements in Nigeria. I consider several factors ,for example;I always asked if a customer spends money to buy our products and get value for the money spent on the products?  Iwant to thank my customers for the patronage.I also thank them for believing in me , because without them there is no Nisah Palace .They always give me that push to move on .

How many branches do you have ?

We have two branches, one in Kaduna at
Shop A14 Block A , A.A.M Neighborhood Centre ,20, Kasheem Ibrahim Road ,u/Rimi ,Kaduna and the other in Games Village located at:12th Street ,Zone 3,Games Village Estate,Abuja , Nigeria
I started from home and from home we had another branch .We had three branches altogether, but I shut one after the covid-19 pandemic lockdown .


As a successful entrepreneur ,what advice do you have for your customers and other Nigerians?

My message to my esteemed customers and other Nigerians is have faith in the Project Nigeria and keep praying for peace to reign. Let's be focused and speak with one voice always. Our leaders should work to ensure that the unity of Nigeria is guaranteed via good governance and equitable distribution of resources. 2023 is around the corner and our votes should count.I expect Nigerians to come en masse during the general election periods and vote the right leaders across all tiers of government . Government can be held accountable only when citizens exercise their civic responsibilities by  coming out to vote right leaders with reputation of  hardwork and Will  to deliver on people's mandate and dividends of democracy.

The idea of talking on social media and when election comes ,you don't vote is retrogressive .For all Nigerians to live in peace and harmony ,let's be our brothers keeper and stay out of troubles.

Thursday 27 May 2021

SA on Sports Elated As Kwara Females Thrash Zamfara in 3 Straight Sets, Boasts, Kwara will beat Kada Kings.

SA on Sports Elated As Kwara Females Thrash Zamfara  in 3 Straight Sets, Boasts, Kwara will beat Kada Kings.       

                 
By Mike Odeh James

The Special Adviser on Sports and Youths Development to Governor, Abdulrazak Abdulrahman of Kwara State has expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness of Team Kwara in the ongoing National  Division one League currently going on in Ahmadu Bello Stadium , Kaduna.

Attahiru Ibrahim who expressed satisfaction with the way Kwara female team outclassed Zamfara team, said he is not surprised given the high-level of preparedness that both the female and male teams went through before the tournament.

"I am very satisfied that our girls outpaced, outclassed and outplayed the Zamfara girls but I am not surprised at all. The fact is that, His Excellency, Governor Abdulrahman provided our team with all the needed stuff - materially and otherwise to be the best , he boasted.

"The way you see the female team played today, would be the way the male would play any team tomorrow .

Speaking about the face-off between his team and Kada Kings on Saturday, the Special Adviser on Sports boasted that his team would beat the Kada Kings black and white .

" I can assure you that our boys would beat Kada Kings with superlative ease on Saturday , in fact, they will beat the Kaduna boys black and blue,he said.

Meanwhile as action hots up at the indoor sports hall of Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kwara beat Zamfara Spikers in the Female category 3- 0 in abreathtaking  and pulsating encounters

In the first set,Kwara totally dominated the game by outpacing Zamfara and wining the set .The Kwara team also showed class in the second set by a straight win.

Nonetheless,In the third set,Zamfara made a surprised comeback by going head to head with Kwara and taking the lead most of the time .
Many fans held their breath as they had thought that Zamfara Spikers would actually win the third going by the way team came out strongly .

At the end of the set, Kwara subdued Zamfara with 27 - 25

Tuesday 25 May 2021

Division 1 Volleyball League: Kaduna Bauchi,Kwara Katsina Teams shines


Division 1 Volleyball League: Kaduna Bauchi,Kwara Katsina Teams shines 

Mike Odeh James
 
The Division one Volleyball League currently going on at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, ABS, kicked off with exciting win for home team Kada Kings .
Kada Kings dazzled the crowd at the ABS indoor Gymnastic Hall by beating Yola Spikers of Adamawa in match 3 of the first day . The match ended 3-0 (25:17, 25:12 and 25:14) in favour of Kada Kings
Also in the same game 3, Bauchi Spikers roundedly spiked their Equity of Kebbi 3.0 in a pulsating and thrilling encounter



In  the first match, Kwara United surmounted hard fighting Caliphate Spikers of Sokoto 3-0 (25-13, 25-23, 25-21) to clinch all the points, 

while Katsina United came from behind to beat Oyo State 3-1 (19-25, 25-18, 25-18 and 25-20) in four sets.

An elated Chairman,caretaker committee of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, NVBF, Eng. Nimrod Musa expressed happiness  with the performance of the players and assured that it will get better.

He appealed to spirited individuals and organisations to help in the area of sponsorship of volleyball.

Monday 24 May 2021

Speaker Of Kaduna State House of Assembly Inaugurates Governor El Rufai Unity Cup Commitee





The Speaker of Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Yusuf Zailani, today inaugurated the  opening ceremony of The Governor El Rufai Peace and Unity  Championship where the Steering Commitee Members where unveiled.

 

Speaking on Behalf of the Speaker, the Special Assistant on Human Services and Social Development, office of the Speaker of the House, Hajia Hadiza Ibrahim Arab, said that "a sum of N25 million has been set aside as prizes to be won for all the four sports of Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Tracks and Fields".

The Speaker also said that,
"All the 23 Local Government Councils are hereby advised to key in and support this laudable project if his Excellency, Mal .Nasir Ahmed El Rufai.

The Speaker also presented the trophies to be won to the members of the steering committee, advising that the the program be designed to also capture the girl child.

Members of The Steering Commitee are as follows:


Dr.Ahmed Tijjani Yusuf -Chairman 

Engr. Nimrod Musa -Member

Pastor Sambo Morrison Yakuba - Member.

Barr.Musa Ahmadu - Member

Coach Hassan Abubakar- Member 

Gideon Shamaki - Member 

Shehu Abdullahi Member 

Philip Arome Omachi - Member 

Tijjani Babangida - Member

Haruna Jafaar - Member 

Sambo Isa - Member 

Aliyu Musadr- Member

Alex Sule Maina Secretary


Responding, the Chairman steering committee, Dr. Ahmed Tijjani Yusuf said that, there are job creations whenever there is competition, adding that sports improves economy of every State.

According to Dr Yusuf, banditry and other criminal activities will reduce in Kaduna state, adding that sports brings unity in a nation.

He also said that, the championship will take the youth off the streets.

He said ” in less than 6 months Kaduna indigenes will be playing professionals all over the world because of this championship”.

Yusuf lamented that, the main challenges in the competition is transport, we need at least 3 buses for the 3 senatorial district, he said.

Also speaking, the Senior Special Adviser on youth, sports and culture to the Speaker, Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams, said that history has been made because of the championship.

Hon. Adams said that, ” we are trying to give back to the society, 2300 jobs is to created”.




Sunday 23 May 2021

Nimrod Bags Outstanding Sports Personality Award

Nimrod Bags Outstanding Sports  Personality Award, Pledges To Do More

Mike Odeh James
Caretaker Committee Chairman of the NIgeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod has once again, received the prestigious AUTHENTIC News Daily Outstanding Sportsman Of The Year Award For 2020.
He was presented with the award on Sunday May 23, 2020, during the Technical Session of the 2021 Volleyball League 1 at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna.

Speaking at the presentation, Consulting Editor of Authentic News Daily, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson said that he was given the award for a record third time, following his unrelented contributions to all round sports development in the country.

"Engineer Nimrod is for now, the number one individual contributor to sports development not just in Nigeria, but the entire sub Saharan Africa.

"As we speak, only within this month, several events bankrolled by him have been held in several parts of the country, with some running at the same time in several parts of the country," he said.

The Consulting Editor of Authentic News Daily said that he was excited that at last they have an opportunity to present this prestigious award, after several months of attempts to reach the well deserving recipient, Engineer Musa Nimrod.

"Engineer Nimrod is a man of several achievements, it would require perhaps 24 hours, or a book to attempt to capture him, his activities and noble interventions that have touched lives of Nigerians all over the country.

"In view of time constraints, I would not bore you with the details, but would assure you that soon, a book on this perfect gentleman would be launched, where an attempt to capture his achievements and interventions would be laid bare," he added.

On why he was singled out for the 2020 Sports Personality award, Okpani Dickson said that   all can attest to his tremendous contributions to development of the sector in the country, using his personal resources in putting smiles on faces of sportsmen and women, without blowing his trumpet, but doing so diligently and in genuine humility.

"From volleyball to football, beach volleyball to athletics, and several other sports, he has not just sponsored, but has given moral support.


"Besides sports sponsorship, Engineer Nimrod has also played a huge role in the survival of sports writers in the country.

"During the lockdown last year, members of the Sports Writers Association of NIgeria (SWAN), Kaduna State chapter, each benefitted from bags of rice, spaghetti, vegetable oil and other foodstuff," he added.

Authentic News Daily Boss said that based on his large heart, the palliiatives were not limited to only registered SWAN members, other practitioners from the NIgeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kaduna State chapter who reached out to him, were also presented at a separate ceremony with foodstuff.

"A true friend of the media, the NIgerian masses and sportsmen and women, we congratulate you on this award and pray for God's blessings to continue multiplying so that sports will continue to get its massive support," he added.

Nimrod in his response, dedicated the award to the NIgeria Volleyball Federation for supporting him, vowing to do more.

Saturday 22 May 2021

Open Grazing Threat To Environment, Security - Northern Youth Leaders Forum



*postpones endorsement of  2023 Presidential choice in honour of COAS, others.
By Mike Odeh James


A frontline coalition of Arewa groups, Northern Youth Leader’s Forum (NYLF)  has backed the position of the Southern Governors' Forum, banning open grazing in their states.

National Chairman of the forum, Comrade Elliot Afiyo expressed this at a press conference in Yola the Adamawa State capital, on May 22, 2021 after the 27th Annual Delegates Conference, the group lamented the negative impact of open grazing in the country.


"We have taken time to study extensively the communique issued by the Southern Governors especially on the ban on open grazing and national dialogue.

"We want to state clearly that open grazing has been the greatest threat to the environment of the Northern region and also a major threat to security of lives and property in the entire country," the group said.

They explained that national dialogue is also a necessity, considering the clamour and demands for restructuring and secessions. 

"But we are totally opposed to the use of 2014 Constitutional Conference Report because to us generally in the North, the Report lacks credibility due to the fact that the Delegates especially from the northern part of the country, were hand-picked based on agreements of loyalty.

"To this end, the NYLF during our special delegates conference resolved to totally support the call for national dialogue and ban on open grazing," Afiyo said. 

They called on the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency and national interest, to consider these calls as duty calls to obey and immediately too.

"In order to enforce completely the ban on open grazing, we call for the establishment of Herder’s Commission or Agency to cater for the needs of the herders through selective programmes so as to effectively Kick-Start the ranching system. 

"We also condemn the statement credited to the Attorney General of the Federation on the ban on open grazing and also appeal to the President to caution his Ministers and Aides who despite being in government for either four to six years, are still having the opposition mentality," they added.

In the text of the briefing titled, "IT IS TIME TO ACT" 


27th Annual Delegates Conference
it is on record that the northern youth leader’s forum (NYLF) was formed and registered on the 12th of July 1994, by the traditional, religious and military elites of the northern extraction to guide, protect, support and encourage the northern interest within the national interest both politically and otherwise. 

It is a forum that started with sixteen (16) youth organizations and a total membership of one hundred and twenty-one thousand (121,000) in 1994. 

Because of the commitment of the forum to ensure justice and fairness to all sections of the country, many youth organizations decided to register with NYLF. 

As at today the 22nd of May 2021, we have a total of forty-two (42) youth organizations and over four million registered and active members.

Since the inception of the forum, Annual Delegates Conferences are being held every year to take stock, identify challenges, proffer solutions and take critical decisions especially on the political direction of the north in this present democratic dispensation and we have been faithful in this course since 1999 except in 2019.

Afiyo explained that the conference was expected to announce its Presidential choice for 2023, but has shelved that for a later date, following the tragic plane clash that killed the Chief of Army Staff alongside other top officers on Friday.  

"This Delegates Conference supposed to be one of the special delegates conference as it was designed or purposed to endorse and announce our own choice candidate for the 2023 presidential election but for some circumstances beyond our control.

"The death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru who happened to be a brother to our first National Chairman, which also claimed the lives of two of our members, Major Hamza and Major Hayat coupled with the security report at our disposal on the plans by two other presidential hopefuls to cause crisis if peradventure we eventually endorse and announce our own candidate for 2023 presidential elections, we decided for the sake of peace and in honor of our departed elders and colleagues to shift the endorsement to the 5th of June, 2021, at Abuja," the group said.

They further announced that notwithstanding, their decision to endorse either Gov. Bala Mohammed or High Chief Raymond Dokpesi still stands in spite of intimdations and threats. 

"We have convincing reasons to back-up our decision and it is our stand point," they pointed out.


On the Ill fated plane crash of Friday,  they said they received it with shock.

"We received with disbelief and astonishment the news of a plane crash which claimed the lives of officers of the Nigerian Army and Airforce including that of the Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru. 

"We sincerely and honestly frowned at the manner and rate of these plane crashes," the group lamented. 

They therefore, called for the immediate composition of an independent investigative panel to ascertain the remote cause(s) of this plane crash and the Report must be made public.

In conclusion, they appreciated their colleagues from the South-South, South-East and South-West who sent delegates to observe their Delegates Conference. 

"We sincerely and honestly acknowledge their presences since Thursday. 

"We want to assure you that this synergy will continue until we get to the promised land. Thank you all," Afiyo announced.

Thursday 20 May 2021

Northern Youth Leaders Endorse Dokpesi, Bala Mohammed For President In 2023


 

In its renewed bid at ensuring a credible candidate emerges as NIgeria's President in 2023, the Northern Youth Leaders Forum  (NYLF) has vowed that money cannot be used in influencing its delegates, hence only High Chief Raymond Dokoesi and Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed have been endorsed by the forum.

This  was expressed in a statement signed by its Zonal Coordinator (North- West), Dr Sadiq Musa, made available to our correspondent on Wednesday May 19, 2021.


"We want to make it clear and in unequivocal terms that the NYLF remains resolute in her determination to ensure that a credible and God-fearing Politician is emerged as our Candidate that must be endorsed and supported towards winning the Presidential election under any political party come 2023. 

"This is what we have been doing since 1999 and will continue to do. 
To this end, we want to state clearly without mincing words, that the NYLF shortlisted 27 possible Candidates last year. 

"These Candidates were screened to 3 by the Political Committee and the NEC finally endorsed 2 out of the 3. These are Governor Bala Mohammed and Chief Aleogho Raymond Dokpesi," the group said. 


It explained that the statement was from the resolution of the forum's meeting held in Kano on  May, 19, 2021.

"The attention of the Northern Youth Leaders Forum  (NYLF) Leadership has been drawn to the scheming and political maneuverings by some powerful and influential politicians to cause division amongst our delegates so as to create chaos during our Delegates Conference.

"We are also aware that a powerful retired General has been recruited and commissioned to influence our Secretariat to slot in the name of a sitting Governor who is nursing a Presidential ambition, into the list of persons shortlisted to be considered for endorsement by our Forum for 2023 Presidency during the Delegates Conference," it added


It stressed  that Dokpesi and Bala Mohammed  are the only two candidates that should only be considered for endorsement.

"Furthermore, the Secretariat Staff are hereby warned not to present more than these two names for consideration as was the case in 2007," it warned.

The group pointed out that its National Chairman, Comrade Elliot Afiyo has directed that no other consideration shall be made or entertained during their Delegates Conference and they have all agreed and resolved that this directive must be obeyed and strictly adhered to. 

"We would like to reiterate that no amount of intimidation, harassment or inducement in whatever, will make us to change our decision.

 "This is our stand point and there is no going back," the group emphasized.

Monday 17 May 2021

Top Kaduna Politician Lambast Agitators of Separation, Says North is Not Afraid of Disintegration



A Kaduna based politician, Sani Shaban has called on Muslims in Nigeria, especially from the North to take in to consideration the fact that some people in this period of Eid- El- Fitr do not have a cup of water to drink not to take of food .
He therefore asked the Muslim Ummah to lend a helping hand to those in need.

Responding to the questions of separatist agitations from the Southwest and Southeast regions,Shaban said that there is no need for the North to be afraid of such calls, adding that Northern Nigeria is richly blessed with land, agriculture and other material cum human resources.

He said;
" All along this country has been living on marriage of convenience, what is the convenience ?

"There is no trust, no love and no respect for one another, the degree of tolerance in this country is fast eroding  

"Take the size of Europe, take the size of Spain, Britain and see what is their populations"?, he asked 

"They don't have 30 percent of whst Northern Nigeria has and yet they are doing tremendously well .

"If there is no more tolerance then let's go out separate ways , he added.

The astute politician cum business tycoon blamed crude oil for the degradation of the economy of the North adding ,  oil has turn our youths in to lazy lots, drug addict and never do wells. He added that Northern Nigeria should look inward and harness her economic potentials .

Speaking on the agitations for state police, the politician disagree with those calling for state policing is just like passing the bucks .
He said that what the governors want is just to control their personal troops .

"What they are after is to perpetuate themselves in power by asking for state police, he said.

Make Sure You Go To Schools, Nimrod Task Players and Spectators

Nimrod Tasks Inter Barracks Volleyball Championship Players, Spectators  To Embrace Western Education


Players and spectators of the Inter Barracks Volleyball Championship which ended on Saturday at the newly renovated courts of the Ribadu Cantonment, Kaduna have been tasked to pursue formal education to impact on their communities and the country.


President of the NIgeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod  gave the advise during the closing ceremony on Saturday May 15 

"I want to appeal to all of us education is the background to everything. Knowledge is power. I was part of those who trekked on foot with three pennies in our pockets to Baptist Primary School. 

"But today we are here. I pray God to open doors for you to be President of this country, Governor of Kaduna State or wives of governors," Nimrod, who bankrolled the championship said.

He said that the championship was a journey they never thought of, but destiny belongs to God who made it a huge success.

"I saw some people whom I have never seen for the past 30 years. A lot of military general today that have retired, started playing on these courts.

"I reiterate that there is no stubborn child in the barracks. Barrack children are in top places everywhere in the country. I want to see you move from glory to glory," he prayed.
He gave assurances that in partnership with key stakeholders, it would be an annual event.

"I want to announce to all of you that by next year, we will organise the second edition. Once again I apologise to Zaria and Kachia, next year we will be here by God's grace," he assured.
The NVBF President, who is also the Chairman of Kaduna State Volleyball Association (KASAVA), said that a tab will be kept on the renovated courts to ensure games were played on it.

"We will check on you to ensure that these courts we have renovated, will produce national and international players. God bless you," he declared.

Volleyball Getting More Fans Than Football - Nimrod



President of the NIgeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod  is excited that the game of volleyball is beginning to get more spectators than football.

Nimrod expressed this, when addressing players and officials at a technical session ahead of the serving off of the 2021 President Beach Volleyball Senior Male/Female and U-19 Boys and Girls Cup at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS), Kaduna on Monday.

"Over the weekend, there was a football competition and volleyball championship going on simultaneously at the Ribadu Cantonment Sports Complex. Most of the spectators shunned  football and thronged the volleyball courts," he said.

He told the participants that immediately after the beach competition, camping tour in West Africa will begin. 

"I spoke with Ghana and they agreed for us to spend two weeks camp there," he added.

He prayed for an injury free competition.

In an interview with newsmen after addressing participants, he said the attendance at the technical meeting is massive. 

"Everybody wants to represent Nigeria at Tokyo Olympics both old and young.

"I am.happy to see the old players coming back from volleyball to beach volleyball, it shows the game is growing," he added.

On what is expected at the beach volleyball competition, he said the players and officials are in high spirits and are expected to put up a good show.

"Within the next three days we will see massive competition taking place both day and night.

"We are already preparing to go to camp in Ghana because we want to get Africa sole ticket. 

"We are ready for African countries, we are not happy we missed ticket for Rio Dejaneiro," he submitted.