By Aderonke Ojo
The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) celebrated outstanding dedication and commitment at a high-profile awards event today, recognizing staff and sports leaders who have excelled in their fields in Abuja on Tuesday .
Speaking at the ceremony, Ibrahim Aliyu, Executive Director, Special Duties, representing NTA Director-General Salihu Dembos, described the occasion as “extremely important” and encouraged making it an annual tradition. He emphasized that recognizing excellence motivates others to perform at their best and reinforces professionalism across the organization.
Highlighting the unifying power of sports in Nigeria, Aliyu said it “not only brings people together but also promotes learning, development, and exposure.” He praised NTA Sports 24, the country’s only 24-hour sports channel, for providing a platform to showcase talent nationwide. He also revealed that management plans to strengthen the sports department to ensure its programs are fully structured and impactful.
The NTA Director-General, Salihu Dembos, received an Award of Excellence, alongside other notable recipients including Saidu Jubril, President of the Handball Federation; Simon Nkom, Hockey Federation President; Ademola Are, Rugby President; Alhaji Abdulmajeed Solademi, Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club; and Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller-General of Customs.
The awards underscore NTA’s commitment to excellence and highlight the vital role of sports and dedicated staff in driving national unity and progress.