Engr Nimrod Awards Millions in Scholarships to Kaduna Volleyball Stars

By Emmanuel Kwada

Engineer Nimrod, Chairman of the Kaduna State Volleyball Association (KADSVA) and President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), has once again demonstrated his commitment to youth development by awarding scholarships worth millions of naira to promising volleyball players in the state.

A statement signed by KADSVA board member representing media, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, revealed that the Chairman has disbursed a total of ₦2.8 million in scholarship support.

The annual scholarship scheme targets students in tertiary institutions across the country. According to the statement, 14 players benefited from the tertiary category, each receiving ₦80,000.

The beneficiaries are:

Agape Sunday, Ramatu Abdulmalik, Joy Lawrence, Joy Osumuriyi, Fani Stephen, Patience Abuh, Ramatu Hamza, Emmanuel Nicholas, Jethro Danlami, Chinoye John, Esther Ogazi, Jamilu Musa, Bobai Andrew, and Mohammed Abubakar.

In addition, Engineer Nimrod approved payment of his monthly stipends of ₦30,000 to elite players for eight months. Seven beneficiaries received ₦240,000 each under this category.

The elite players who benefited are:

Emmanuel Alex, Itodo Ojonimi, Emmanuel Samuel, Isaac A. James, Rosemary Sunday, Pamela Bawa, and Blessing Okpara.

The beneficiaries expressed deep gratitude and excitement for the gesture. They commended Engineer Nimrod for his consistent support and prayed for God’s continued protection, good health, and abundant blessings upon him.

The scholarship initiative is part of Engineer Nimrod’s ongoing efforts to nurture talent, encourage academic excellence, and promote volleyball development in Kaduna State and across Nigeria.