The Nigeria Customs Service has named the First Lady and wife of the President of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as the Grand Patron of the upcoming female volleyball tournament.
\nThis is sequel to the preparation for the commencement of the long-awaited African Volleyball Tournament in April 2025.<\/p>\n
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made the announcement on Friday, March 14th, 2025, when he officially visited the First Lady at her office in Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.<\/p>\n
It will be recalled that the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, commended the Nigeria Customs Service on 17 February 2025 for securing the hosting rights for the CAVB 2025 Women\u2019s African Club Volleyball Championship, scheduled to take place in Abuja from 1 to 14 April 2025.<\/p>\n
During the engagement, CGC Adeniyi lauded the First Lady\u2019s unwavering commitment to women\u2019s empowerment, citing her Renewed Hope Initiative, which has positively impacted education, healthcare, and economic empowerment for women, youth, and vulnerable groups. <\/p>\n
He noted that her leadership has inspired institutional reforms across various sectors, including the Nigeria Customs Service.<\/p>\n
The CGC highlighted the Service\u2019s investment in women\u2019s sports, noting that its volleyball team has won the Volleyball Premier League in 2018, 2022, and 2024, as well as the Confederation of Africa Zone 3 Volleyball Championship in 2018 and 2019. <\/p>\n
He expressed confidence that the First Lady\u2019s presence at the championship would boost athletes’ morale.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour Excellency, in recognition of your exemplary leadership and advocacy for women’s advancement, we humbly request that you honour us by serving as the Grand Patron of this momentous event. Your presence at the official opening ceremony would immeasurably elevate the significance of this championship and inspire our athletes to even greater heights.\u201d CGC Adeniyi said.<\/p>\n
Beyond sports, the CGC emphasised the Service\u2019s commitment to gender balance, highlighting the appointment of women to strategic leadership positions, including Excise and Free Trade Zones, Tariff and Trade, and ICT\/Modernization Departments.<\/p>\n
He further acknowledged the contributions of female officers leading critical initiatives such as the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme, Single Window project, and Authorised Economic Operator Programme, which have significantly modernised Customs operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cFollowing Your Excellency\u2019s inspiring example, we are actively implementing policies that provide equal opportunities for women to express themselves and excel in our Service. Today, women hold critical leadership positions and drive key modernisation efforts.\u201d CGC Adeniyi added.<\/p>\n
However, he reaffirmed the Service\u2019s commitment to promoting women\u2019s participation in leadership and sports, pledging continued support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s Renewed Hope Agenda and the First Lady\u2019s vision for gender inclusion in national development.<\/p>\n
Responding, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu accepted the offer, emphasising that women must continue to take up spaces in all spheres of life.<\/p>\n
\u201cI accepted this offer\u2014and I keep telling women, there’s always a space for you. There’s a space for you. Nobody’s asking you not to amount to anything. You just have to work more,\u201d the First Lady said.<\/p>\n
She further called on Nigerian female star athletes who have made names abroad to return home and inspire the next generation, urging figures like Tobi Amusan and others to actively mentor young girls in sports.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese are role models for our girls, but don’t go out and just be popular there. They should come and encourage other girls. I want them to do that\u2014because it matters a lot. When God gives you a platform, you are not just standing for yourself, you are standing for millions of other women.\u201d Senator Oluremi added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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