Women from various sports backgrounds gathered at the faculty of Management Science auditorium University of Jos for the official inauguration of the Association of Nigeria Women in Sports (NAWIS) Plateau State Chapter.
The event brought together sports personalities from across the state, including the national president of NAWIS and her executive committee.
Chief Host Prof. Ishaya Pam, Chairman of the University’s Sports Committee and former Chairman of JUTH FC, praised NAWIS’ leadership for taking this significant step.
Prof. Pam encouraged more women to participate in sports and invited all to the upcoming NUGA games to be hosted by the university.
Grand Patron Her Excellency Barr. Helen Mutfwang, First Lady of Plateau State, described the event as historic and called on women to get involved in sports and also the administrative aspects.
Through the Plateau State Commissioner of Youth and Sports, Hon. Ibrahim Musa Ashoms, the First Lady donated ₦2 million to NAWIS.
National President Prof. Mariam Adefunke Suleiman highlighted the association’s journey of over 28 years and commended the Plateau chapter for their efforts.
The event featured a keynote address by Prof. Ezra Abednego Gunen, Director of Sports, Plateau State Sports Council, good will message by Barr. Olivia Dazyam followed by a music interlude by Barr. Ezra Jinang.
Awards were presented to notable individuals, including Plateau United FC’s General Manager, Mr. Hosea Habila Mutla, Sports Director, Prof. Ezra Abednego Gunen, Saidu Ojih Jibril among others.
The inauguration of the NAWIS Plateau State Chapter was capped off by Patron Prof. Florence Bola Adayanju, with Princess Aisha Kasham Hirse emerging as the Plateau State Coordinator.
The women appreciated Executive Governor His Excellency Barr. Caleb Mutfwang for creating an enabling environment for sports to thrive and promoting women’s participation.
