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From Abel Leonard, Lafia
The Nasarawa State Government has commissioned a renovated volleyball court at Government Science School, Lafia, a project executed by an NYSC member serving with the State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.
The project, facilitated by Miss Dio Gesiere Angel with state code NS/24C/1931, was commissioned on Tuesday by Governor Abdullahi Sule, represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Kwanta Yakubu.
Yakubu praised the Corps member for her “vision, tenacity and selflessness,” noting that the project reflects the values upheld by the NYSC scheme.
“We are so pleased to be here to commission this laudable project emanating from your desire to etch your name in gold as far as the NYSC Community Development Service project is concerned,” he said. “This is a clear testament that you came, you saw and you conquered through this signature project.”
He added that the government supported the renovation because “this project epitomizes the spirit of service and selflessness we seek to instill in our youth.”
Yakubu commended Miss Angel for investing “skills and energy in our future leaders,” and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to sports and youth development. He also called on the NYSC Management to recommend her for a national award, stating that the Ministry would formally propose her and other outstanding Corps members to the Governor for recognition.
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Miss Angel, in her remarks, expressed gratitude to the Governor, Ministry officials, Government Science School, fellow Corps members and the NYSC for supporting the initiative.
“After leaving the NYSC Orientation Camp, I discovered this court was not in good condition and this was affecting the students’ turnout for the sport,” she said. “I took the initiative of renovating the court to some people but it was not forthcoming, so I approached the Honourable Commissioner, who boosted my morale by urging me to carry on with the project.”
She acknowledged the support of the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Adamu Alhassan, and the Director of Sports, Uba Musa, describing the project as a fulfilment of her CDS goals.
The State Coordinator of the NYSC, Mrs. Salamatu Abdulrahman Muhammad, represented by Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Usman, praised Miss Angel’s foresight, describing her as “an outstanding Corps Member who has distinguished herself.”
The renovated court, equipped with modern facilities and balls, was formally handed over to the school’s management. The Principal, Buhari Yakubu, and the Head Girl, Agnes Agabi, both expressed appreciation, noting that the project would boost volleyball training and competitions in the institution.
The event was attended by senior officials of the Ministry, aides to the Governor on sports and youth affairs, representatives of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, and school authorities.
The ceremony ended with an exhibition serve between the Commissioner and Miss Angel on the newly commissioned court, followed by group photographs.
