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NRRF President restates commitment to grassroots development of Rugby in Nigeria

Posted : 13 March 2025

The President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Ademola Are, has promised to continue working hard to develop the game of rugby in Nigeria and West Africa.


Are, who made the promise in Abuja, opined that his priority is the well-being of Nigeria’s rugby players.


Are was elected as the 1st Vice President of the West Africa Rugby Union in a historic election in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on Friday.


He assured that his position as First Vice President will enable him to encourage internal programs and inter-country competitions.


“This will provide opportunities for Nigerian athletes to develop and compete with their counterparts in other regions,” he said.


He explained that the main purpose of the union is to promote the development of rugby in the West Africa region.


“The essence is to share ideas, organize inter-country competitions, and provide opportunities for athletes to develop themselves.”


“Nigeria is likely to secure two or three committee seats, which will enable the country to contribute to the development of the sport in the region,” he added.


The president mentioned the need for Nigeria to host more rugby competitions at home, acknowledging that this is an area where the country is currently lagging behind.


He appealed to Nigerians to support the development of rugby in the country, stating that it can achieve sustainable growth in the sport.


The President of Côte d'Ivoire Rugby, Lucas Kore, emerged as the Union's President.


Burkina Faso produced the 2nd Vice President, Mali the 3rd Vice President, Niger Republic the Secretary-General, Benin the Treasurer, and Ghana the Athletes’ Representative.


The West Africa Rugby Union comprises countries from the West Africa region, with the main objective of promoting the development of rugby in the region.

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