No be small gist o! Nigeria don set ground to join international rugby league big boys, as the President of Nigeria Rugby League Association, Abiodun Olawale-Cole, don yan say dem serious for this matter. Na Thursday, e show mouth for News Agency of Nigeria say dem dey put better strategy wey go make Nigeria shine for global stage.
According to Olawale-Cole, dem plan to make governance beta, engage media wella and increase sponsorship wey go bring more eyes come Nigeria rugby. E talk say dem go carry grassroots development come front through schools and community programs so that dem fit discover plenty talents wey fit play ball well.
No be only that, dem dey organize coaching clinics, training for referees and even workshops for administrators. Na so dem go fit boost the level of professionalism and technical know-how for the game. As e talk, ‘We dey build solid foundation by investing for youth development and aligning our programs with international standards.’
Olawale-Cole no stop there. E also yan say dem dey work on how to raise Nigerian players’ profile both for this country and abroad. Dem go arrange competitions, exchange programs, and use more digital platforms to make sure our players no dey collect small small when dem fit blow big.
“With the commitment of stakeholders and support from government, rugby league don ready to grow for Nigeria and gain more global recognition,” e add. E get mouth like that o! Na baba God go help us make Nigeria be respected force for global rugby league.
“Our goal na to make Nigeria a respected force in global rugby league, and we dey confident say our efforts go yield better results,” Olawale-Cole conclude. Abeg, make we no slack for this one. Naija go show say we fit carry ourselves go far!
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