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Nigeria Customs Earmarks ₦48 Million for 2025 Volleyball League
Abuja — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has set aside ₦48 million to support the upcoming 2025 Comptroller-General’s Volleyball Premier League. The funding is split equally between the first and final phases of the competition. [1]
Key Details
• Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, announced that ₦24 million will go to teams and players in the first phase of the league, while another ₦24 million will be allocated for the final phase. [1]
• Per‑team subsidy has been increased from ₦300,000 to ₦500,000, and individual players will now receive ₦500,000 each, up from earlier amounts. [1]
• Nigeria Customs Service says the boost in funding aims to encourage more teams and players to participate and to strengthen volleyball development in the country. [1]
Reactions & Expectations
• The increased sponsorship has been welcomed by stakeholders. Nkechi Nzogwu, Chairman of the League Management Committee (LMC) and Second Vice-President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), expressed confidence that this year’s league will surpass past editions. [1] • Samuel Onikeku, speaking on behalf of the CGC, emphasized the Customs Service’s commitment to supporting sports and maintaining consistency in sponsorship. [1]
This investment marks a significant step in promoting volleyball as a competitive sport in Nigeria, offering both financial incentives and increased visibility for players and teams.
