By Aliu Joshua
The Nigeria Customs Service has taken a significant step in promoting sports development in the country by appointing Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the President-elect, as the Grand Patron of the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Championship.
This appointment is a testament to Senator Tinubu’s commitment to empowering women and promoting sports development in Nigeria. As the Grand Patron, she is expected to play a key role in promoting the tournament and inspiring the participating athletes.
The championship, which is scheduled to take place in Abuja from April 1 to 14, 2025, will feature top female volleyball teams from across Africa. The Nigeria Customs Service has been instrumental in securing the hosting rights for the tournament, which is expected to boost the country’s sports development and promote unity among African nations.
The appointment of Senator Tinubu as Grand Patron is a significant boost to the tournament, given her strong advocacy for women’s empowerment and development. Her involvement is expected to inspire the participating athletes and promote the values of teamwork, discipline, and fair play.
The Nigeria Customs Service has pledged to provide the necessary support to ensure the success of the tournament. The service has also called on Nigerians to come out and support the participating teams, as the tournament promises to be an exciting display of volleyball skills and African unity.
As the tournament approaches, there is growing excitement among volleyball enthusiasts in Nigeria and across Africa. The appointment of Senator Tinubu as Grand Patron has added to the excitement, and many are looking forward to seeing her inspire the participating athletes.
The 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Championship is expected to be a memorable event that will promote sports development, unity, and women’s empowerment in Africa. With Senator Tinubu as Grand Patron, the tournament is sure to be a success.
