Archery Chief/NOC Deputy Secretary General, Mohammed Turbaned by Etsu Bassa Nge
by The Ajasa News | January 1, 2025 12:49 pm
President Nigeria Archery Federation, and current Deputy Secretary General of Nigeria Olympic Committee, Mohammed Baba Abdullahi, MAKAMA (Dan’niya) has expressed gratitude to the Etsu Bassa Nge worldwide Alhaji (DR) Brig. Gen. Abu Ali Mopa 11 (RTD), Bagadozhii for honoring him with a turbaning ceremony. This prestigious event took place during the 2024 National Festival at the Bassa Nge local government headquarters in Gboloko.
Mohammed who is also the Vice President of World Archery Africa in charge of West and Central Africa, was among four distinguished individuals who received this honor, including former FCT NUJ Chairman Jacob Edi, Dr. Yahaya Ndako, and Alhaji Yakubu Alfa. The festival is aimed at uniting the community, while also promoting their rich cultural heritage and traditions.
The event was a vibrant celebration, featuring colorful cultural performances, masquerades, and a large gathering of friends and family. As Muhammed’s recognition underscores his contributions to sport and his community . You may also wish to know that he was the former President Traditional Sports Federation of Nigeria and former Secretary General of Parasoccer Federation of Nigeria.
The occasion witnessed display of very colorful cultural troops from across the various villages of the Kingdom, while Masquerades of different shapes and sizes were not left out in entertaining the guests.
Speaking with our correspondent, Mohammed noted that words were not enough to express how he felt for the honour bestowed on him by his people. He maintained that the honour is more of a call on them to double their efforts towards contributing to the development of the community.
“I want to say I am deeply happy for this honour. What it shows is that the little we are doing is appreciated by the people and the leadership of my people led by the Etsu Bassa Nge, His Royal Majesty, Alhaji (DR) Brig. Gen. Abu Ali Mopa 11 (RTD), Bagadozhi.
“I want to promise him that we are motivated to do more with this honour and we would make sure that the people of Bassa Nge feel more of our impact and ensure that we drive development to our kingdom,” he said.
The ceremony of the Turbaning did not end at the occasion ground as the people of Ecewu village, his kings-men rolled out the drums the following day to celebrate their illustrious son who was deemed capable of receiving the honour by the Etsu Bass Nge. They danced all day, with assorted food on display for the eating pleasure of the invited guests.
Being a sports person, the youths of the village also organized a football match on day three of the celebration in honour of the newly Turbaned Mohammed. “My people have shown me love and affection” Mohammed said as he could not contain his admiration.
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