The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has highlighted plans to revive the sport after the lifting of the ban on Rugby in the country.
President of NRFF, Dr. Ademola Are, disclosed this recently when the Nigerian Rugby contingent departed Lagos for Mauritius to participate in the qualifiers for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
In a related development, an entertainment and gaming company, Buga Win, has agreed to be the official partner for Rugby Federation.
At a joint briefing at the airport, Are explained that following the lifting of the ban on Rugby in Nigeria, the NRFF has been putting things in place to revitalise the game.
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He said “The government is doing its best to develop the sport but it cannot do it alone given its enormous responsibilities. Buga Win has come to our rescue. Buga Win is out to empower Nigerian youths.”
The partnership, he said, would stimulate the growth of rugby in Nigeria with a long term projection of setting up an academy and developing grassroots rugby.
Also speaking, Managing Director of Buga Win, Otunba Charles Fanimoyo said the partnership was to stimulate the growth of Rugby in Nigeria.
“This partnership affords us the opportunity to close the gap of funding of some sporting activities in Nigeria. We have realised that sports need extra push from corporate organisations.
“This robust relationship will drive the development of rugby for grassroots mobilization through provision of equipment for schools to take part in rugby football,” said Fanimoyo.
