Nimrod gave 185 volleyball softballs to the Nigerian volleyball community on Sunday to commemorate his birthday.
The President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod, has donated five softballs to each of the 36 states of the Federation, including the FCT.
Nimrod gave 185 volleyball softballs to the Nigerian volleyball community on Sunday to commemorate his birthday.
According to Nimrod, the balls will be distributed by the NVBF Zonal Representatives and will only be used for developmental activities in the various states.
He said, "I am humbled by the widespread good wishes and prayers in marking my birthday from friends (home and abroad) including families that took their time in sending goodwill messages.
"I am truly overwhelmed and to reciprocate this recognition, I am donating 5 soft volleyballs to the 36 states and the FCT for young kids development program in our beloved sport.
"The balls are to be collected by the Zonal Representatives of the board and to be shared to the respective states in each zone, with the hope they will be given to active junior volleyball clubs. Together, we can build, develop, and promote volleyball in Nigeria".
Nigeria has qualified for the 2023 FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U19 World Championship, which will be held in Croatia and Hungary from August 1–11, 2023.
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