Nigeria Will Excel In Sports– Nimrod

President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engr Nimord Musa says the profile of Nigeria in Sports is rising higher than before.

Nimord stated this in Yola while speaking with journalists on the future Beach Volleyball and other sports in the country.

He said sports has not gotten the kind of attention and supports until recently when the federation has taking up the gauntlet to develop the game. He commend the leadership of National Sports Commission (NSC) lead by Mallam Shehu Diko and its DG Bukola Olapade for their proactive approach to sports administration in the country.

Engr Nimord Musa who is also the the President of Africa Beach Volleyball Commission praised the Nigeria Beach Volleyball Youth team for winning gold medal in the recently concluded African Youth Games in Angola.

“Our Beach Volleyball teams are making waves not only in Nigeria but also globally, this year will be very busy for volleyball and other sports” Nimrod added.

“Like I said, this year ‘s sporting calendar is rich both local and international, the National Intermediate Games, National Sports Festival, National Youth Games, this is good for Nigeria and Nigerians” he said.

The volleyball federation President, who is one of  the National Grand P itatrons of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN)  commended Governor Ahamadu Umar Finitri for completing the hitherto abondoned stadium in Adamawa which is due for commissioning

” Let me tell you, what the governor has done for youths and sports lovers in the state can never be over emphasized, this action of his will not only create livelihood for our teeming youths but it will also generate revenue for the state.

Engr. Nimord called on wealthy individuals and cooperate organizations to join hands in developing sports in Adamawa state stressing that no matter how committed a government is to sports development, it can not do it alone.