The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is leaving no stone unturned in its quest to host a flawless 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Championship.
With the tournament scheduled to take place from April 1 to 14, the NCS has been working tirelessly to ensure that every aspect of the event is perfectly executed.
According to Samuel Onikeku,
Secretary General of the Nigeria Customs Service Sports Department said preparations for the upcoming African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship in Abuja are in top gear.
The NCS has renovated the restrooms, installed new showers, and upgraded the water systems at the venue.
The halls have been equipped with state-of-the-art LED lighting, with 20 of 1000-watt lights in the first hall and about 30 of 500-watt lights in the second hall.
Onikeku also assured that arrangements have been made for comfortable accommodations for guests.
The NCS has also booked high-class hotels with reliable backup power systems to prevent any disruptions.
He said that an inspection team from the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) had earlier visited the venue and given a pass mark of 85%.
Onikeku expressed confidence that the remaining work would be completed before the tournament begins. “We are aiming for 100% readiness.
“ The security is a top priority.
With the DSS, Nigeria Police, NSCDC, Custom Police, and Custom Intelligence all will be working together, you can expect a robust security presence.
“ The fact that the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will be attending the opening ceremony adds an extra layer of importance to the security arrangements
“ She was named Grand Patron of the Year 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Championship to be hosted by Nigeria,” he said.
He said that the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) has graciously approved the participation of 14 academies in the upcoming tournament.
“ These academies will be accommodated on-site, where they will have the opportunity to watch and learn from the competing teams.
“ Additionally, 4,000 supporters have been mobilized to cheer on the teams, and customized T-shirts and accessories will be provided.
“ We are expecting a lively and energetic atmosphere, and we encourage fans to arrive early to secure their seats,” he said .
He added that as it’s the holiday season, we are inviting everyone in Abuja to join us for an exciting display of female volleyball talent from across Africa.
“ With the indoor hall expected to reach full capacity, we advise fans to arrive promptly to avoid missing out on the action.
“ In case the main hall reaches capacity, we have made arrangements for overflow crowds to watch the matches in the second hall.
“ We are committed to ensuring that everyone has a fantastic experience at the tournament,” he said.
The tournament will feature over 20 countries competing for honors at 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Championship.
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