The President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has extended warm felicitations to Nigerian youths on the occasion of the 2025 International Youth Day, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to youth development, empowerment, and active participation in sports and national growth.

In a goodwill message released through his media assistant in Abuja, Engr. Nimrod praised Nigerian youths for their resilience, creativity, and invaluable contributions towards promoting peace, unity, and socio-economic development.

> “Our youths are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are the innovators, change-makers, and champions of today. Their resilience in the face of challenges inspires hope for a brighter future,” Nimrod stated.

Highlighting the NVBF’s investment in grassroots volleyball programmes, elite training camps, and talent development schemes, the President noted that thousands of young Nigerians have benefitted from initiatives under his leadership. He pledged to expand youth-centred programmes that combine education, skill acquisition, and sustainable development through sports.

He also urged young Nigerians to shun substance abuse and avoid vices that could derail their ambitions, instead embracing discipline, dedication, and self-improvement in their pursuit of excellence.

The remarks coincided with the opening of the 2025 National Division 1 & 2 Volleyball Leagues at the Indoor Sports Hall, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The tournaments, running from August 11 to 19, bring together top-tier and emerging volleyball teams from across the country for an intense week of competition.

Day 1 Results – Division 1

Men’s Matches

* Ajase Ipo 2–0 Safety Spikers (25–16, 25–19)

* Defence Spikers 2–0 Adamawa Spartans (25–18, 25–19)

* Life Camp VC 2–0 Sword VC (25–21, 25–20)

Women’s Matches

* Excelsior VC 2–0 Adamawa Spartans (25–15, 25–13)

* Sokoto Caliphate VC 2–0 Bayonet Spikers (26–24, 25–22)

* Bayelsa Queens 1–2 Plateau Queens (14–25, 25–21, 11–15)

* Nigeria Immigration Service 2–0 Safety Spikers (25–15, 25–19)

* Vipers Spikers 2–0 Fire Service Spikers (25–15, 25–23)

Emphasizing the league’s role in youth engagement, national integration, and talent discovery, Nimrod said:

> “Every spike, serve, and block you see here in Abuja this week is proof of the incredible potential within our youths. The NVBF will continue to nurture that potential.”

The NVBF President expressed optimism that the competition will raise the standard of volleyball in Nigeria while inspiring more young people to see sports as a viable pathway to success.