Nigerian Rugby is the fastest-growing rugby nation, ranks sixth globally - President
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Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, Flovale Sign Partnership Deal

Nigerian Rugby is the fastest-growing rugby nation, ranks sixth globally - President

Hassan Abdulsalam 15:24 - 26.06.2024

Aare echoed the optimism and believed that partnering with Flovale, under Runsewe's leadership, could take Nigerian rugby to the promised land.

The President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr. Ademola Are has confirmed that Rugby is growing in the country, ranked among the top ten in the world.

Dr. Are confirmed this during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the NRFF and Flovale in Lagos.

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“We are committed to growing our fan base from primary and secondary schools to university levels, aiming to establish clubs across Nigeria. According to the International Rugby Federation, Nigeria is the fastest-growing rugby nation and ranks sixth globally. With this partnership, Nigeria is poised to make a significant impact," he said.

Aare echoed the optimism and believed that partnering with Flovale, under Runsewe's leadership, could take Nigerian rugby to the promised land.

Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, Flovale Sign Partnership Deal

He further assured their full commitment to making this alliance a success.

“The Rugby Football Federation is delighted to partner with Flovale. This collaboration represents a new beginning for the federation, enabling us to advance to the next level.

The partnership will help us promote and market rugby, making it more popular in Nigeria,” Are stated.

On his part, Flovale's CEO, Opeoluwa Runsewe, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration with Nigeria Rugby.

He added that the NRFF's dedication will add a new chapter for Nigerian rugby.

Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, Flovale Sign Partnership Deal

He said, “This partnership represents the power of dreams and its indeed a testament to the resilience and passion of the NRFF, the country and community at large. It is also a testament to unwavering commitments towards facilitating the partnership and investment in the sector.

“Our partnership with the NRFF will entails endorsements, corporate partnerships and other innovative avenues to ensure to ensure tremendous growth of Nigerian rugby.

“We also aim to maximize it commercial potential growth and we are truly honored to have the opportunity to work with the NRFF in achieving these goals.

NRFF and business consulting and investment strategy company, Flovale, signed a partnership deal on Tuesday.

Present at the signing ceremony are CEO of Flovale, Opeoluwa Runsewe, president of NRFF, Ademola Aare, Secretary General of NRFF, Oludare Davies and NRFF General Manager, Azeez Oladipo, who was a former captain of Nigeria’s men’s rugby national team the Black Stallions.

The signing ceremony concluded with the exciting unveiling of the NRFF's two new logos, signifying a fresh start for Nigerian rugby.

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