Hajia Alaya Calls For Effective Participation of Women in Sports
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By Sportsgister
Hajia Segilola Alaya, a board member of the Nigeria Football Federation Women Football Development Committee and founder of Abruka Queens Football Club, has called for the effective participation of women in sports.
Speaking as the keynote speaker at the Kwara State Polytechnic SUG Sports Summit on Wednesday, Hajia Alaya emphasized the need for parents and guardians to support their daughters who are passionate about sports, allowing them to develop careers in the sector and compete on equal footing with their male counterparts.
She highlighted that with the right environment and encouragement from stakeholders, more women can participate in sports, accelerating its development and addressing the gender imbalance in the field.
She also stressed the importance of grassroots sports infrastructure and facilities, noting that increased female participation in sports serves as a source of empowerment and a tool to combat societal vices among young women.
In recognition of her outstanding contributions to sports development in the state, Hajia Alaya was honored with an award. She dedicated the award to her daughters, Ramat Jumoke Ajike, Sulyman, Rabee Ajike, Mohammed Ayo Abdullahi Alaya.
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