CAVB Lauds Nigeria Customs for Exceptional Hosting of Women’s African Volleyball Championship
The Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its exemplary hosting of the 39th edition of the Women’s Volleyball Club Championship.
The commendation was contained in a statement issued by the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada on Tuesday.
The tournament was held from April 1 to 14, 2025, in Abuja.
According to the statement, CAVB President, Bouchra Hajij in her letter of commendation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, described the tournament as a historic milestone, marking the first time in many years that the championship was held outside North Africa.
Hajij emphasised the transformative impact of the event and praised the NCS for setting a new benchmark in sports hosting, redefining excellence and inclusivity on the continental stage.
“Under the visionary leadership of the NCS, it was clearly demonstrated that sport transcends mere competition, serving instead as a powerful vehicle for social transformation,” she noted.
She also lauded the Service’s steadfast commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), highlighting the world-class facilities, seamless logistics, and electrifying atmosphere that invigorated both participants and spectators.
President Hajij acknowledged that the event’s success was a direct result of the NCS’s strategic planning and generosity.
“This support emphasised the vital importance of empowering women and youth through sport, offering a clear model for how institutions can lead in advancing inclusive development,” she said.
The CAVB further applauded the NCS as “an ample and able partner of African Volleyball,” noting that the 2025 edition of the tournament will leave a lasting legacy and serve as a model for future championships across the continent.
“Under the leadership of CGC Adeniyi and his management team, the NCS reaffirms its steadfast commitment to supporting platforms that promote inclusion, youth empowerment, and the positive projection of Nigeria on the global stage,” the Service stated.
It expressed gratitude to all stakeholders, partners, and members of the public whose invaluable contributions made the event a resounding success.
