Oluremi Tinubu, the first lady, has been named grand patron of 2025 African Women’s Club Volleyball Championship.
Gatekeepers News reports that the title was bestowed upon her during a visit by the management team of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) volleyball team and officials of the National Sports Commission (NSC) to the State House, Abuja, on Saturday.
Twenty-four (24) clubs across Africa will be participating in the tournament which will be held in Abuja from April 1 to 14.
Nigeria Customs volleyball team and Chief of Naval Staff Spikers will represent the country in the competition.
Speaking during the visit, Remi said Nigeria occupies the pride of place in the sports world due to relentless efforts of female athletes.
She urged females who have made their mark to mentor and be role models to young Nigerian women, encouraging them.
Remi said, “I can see that out of the 4 DCGs here 3 of you are women. And that tells me you have worked, worked, worked and worked.”
“For you to be at the top, you must have worked hard. When you have been given a platform, it is not just about you. Go on and lift others, encourage them”.
