NIGERIA @64: Nigerians Advocates for Sports, peace, Unity, Love and progress on Independence Day celebration. Fuseh. Markus,Senate correspondent
Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Day today, October 1, 2024. This significant day marks Nigeria’s freedom from British colonial rule, which was achieved on October 1, 1960.
The day’s festivities begin with an address from the President, broadcasted on radio and television.
As part of the celebrations marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence, the Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI) hosted a novelty football match with the City Gates Sport club (CGS) earlier today in the city of Abuja.
The match serves not only as a symbol of unity and love, but also reflects commitment to promoting positive change and nation-building through sports in Nigeria.
Speaking in the event, Amb Dele Momoh (Member Board of patriot unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria initiative) stressed that the purpose of the match is to bring together individuals from various sectors of society to celebrate Nigeria’s rich heritage and ongoing journey towards a brighter future.
Speaking further, Dr. Chris Agiri, President and founder flag foundation highlight the importance of community engagement, youth involvement, and teamwork—values that are at the core of URNI’s mission to rebrand Nigeria.
Brigadier Gen. David Shajaba, Rtd ( Chairman Board of Trustee Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria initiatives charged Nigerians and the youths to embrace Unity, sports, culture and maintain harmony and tolerance amongst ourselves as a nation.
Speaking further, Dr. Akomolafe Adeboye,* president of CGS, stressed the need of fostering collaboration and healthy competition, that will aim to inspire a sense of patriotism, responsibility, optimism and unity in the hearts of Nigerians as we collectively work towards a more prosperous and unified nation because sport is a strong unifying force..
The football match feature certificate, award presentation to deserving individuals, networking opportunities, refreshment, among other side attraction.
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