The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Halilu, has urged staff of the agency participating in the 2025 NASENI Games to imbibe the spirit of unity, sportsmanship and innovation.
Halilu who gave the charge while declaring the 2nd edition of NASENI Annual Games open at the Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja, emphasized that the games symbolized more than just competition, it embodied the NASENI spirit of excellence, innovation, and family.
He said: “This gathering is not only about sports but about pushing harder, faster, and working together as one NASENI family. We are all members of one movement, building a stronger and more innovative NASENI.
“The Games remind us that success at NASENI is driven by the same values that make great athletes, teamwork, discipline, and unity,” he added. He encouraged all NASENI centres and institutes to enjoy the event, support one another, and make the competition a memorable one.
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“To every participant, give your all; to the supporters, make some noise. Let’s show that NASENI knows how to play hard and work hard”, Halilu stressed.
In his welcome remarks, Chairman of the NASENI Sports Committee, Engr. Bernard Ozigi, thanked the EVC for his continuous support and commitment to staff welfare and well-being.
Noting that the second edition of the NASENI Games provides not just a platform for competition, but an opportunity to foster love and camaraderie among staff, Ozigi reminded participants that the essence of the games goes beyond trophies.
He said: “These games promote discipline, fair play, and mutual respect and values that extend beyond the field, court, or track. Through this event, we showcase the NASENI spirit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation.”
The opening day featured several football matches of male and female categories, while special awards were presented Best Coordinating Subcommittee Member (Mr Adabayo John, EMDI Akure); Best Kitted Team – ELDI Awka; Best Behaved Team – EMDI Akure, while Best Match Pass Team trophy was won by the NASENI headquarters’ team.
The event, which will be concluded with a closing ceremony on Thursday features eight registered indoor and outdoor games such as male and female football, volleyball, badminton, chess, scrabble, table tennis, lawn tennis, etc.
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The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Halilu (middle) kicks a ball to signal the opening of the NASENI Games 2025 yesterday at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja
