Nigeria Rugby Federation receives kit boost from UK charity
The Nigeria Rugby Federation has received a major boost through a generous donation of rugby kits from UK-based charity, SOS Kit Aid. The equipment, comprising both new and gently-used gear—was officially handed over by the Deputy British High Commissioner, Mrs. Gill Lever OBE, on behalf of the organisation. SOS Kit Aid is dedicated to promoting […]
The Nigeria Rugby Federation has received a major boost through a generous donation of rugby kits from UK-based charity, SOS Kit Aid.
The equipment, comprising both new and gently-used gear—was officially handed over by the Deputy British High Commissioner, Mrs. Gill Lever OBE, on behalf of the organisation. SOS Kit Aid is dedicated to promoting rugby development worldwide by supplying quality equipment to underserved communities.
This donation is set to support local players and grassroots rugby initiatives in Guyana, helping to expand access to the sport at the community level.
During the handover ceremony held at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja, Mrs. Lever emphasized the powerful role sport can play in fostering community development and strengthening international ties.
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“Rugby can change lives. It is a team sport and its well known for it team spirit and common identity. It also helps in mental toughness and resilience. It also helps in diversity and inclusion,” she said.
In his remarks, the federation’s general manager, Azeez Ladipo, expressed his gratitude to the charity for supporting the federation with the kits.
“This started last year in March and this is an organisation that is renowned for helping teams with kits. We are glad our application was accepted and approved. The kits came into Nigeria through diplomatic means at no cost for us. I will like to inform you that under the leadership of Ademola Are, we moved from 24th position to 8th in Africa in two years. We now have 4 educators who are working in 15 states to promote the game. We also have a new national coach and we have revived our female rugby,” he said.