The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has donated N15 million for grabs at the 2024 Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League.
The final phase of the competition will take place in Abuja from Dec. 3 to Dec. 14, during which teams in both the men’s and women’s categories will compete for honours.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the first-place winners in both categories will walk away with N3.5 million naira each, while the runners-up will secure N2.5 million.
Third-place finishers will not be left empty-handed, with each team earning N1.5 million.
Addressing journalists, Chairman of the Nigeria Volleyball Coaches Association (NVCA), Elishama Elam, expressed his gratitude to the CGC, Adewale Adeniyi.
“The prize money for this year’s league is truly remarkable. It will undoubtedly serve as a huge motivator for all the teams.
“This gesture shows the tremendous support that customs has for the development of volleyball in Nigeria.
“We are hopeful that it will spur the players to give their absolute best during the second phase of the competition,” Elam said.
NAN reports that as teams prepare, Martin Melandi, the Technical Director of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, addressed the players and coaches during the technical meeting.
He encouraged them to uphold the highest standards of sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
“We expect all players to demonstrate professionalism and fair play,” Melandi remarked.
“Additionally, the competition will follow the current FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) rules until the new regulations are introduced next year.
“The technical meeting, attended by coaches of the participating teams and referees, is an essential step in ensuring the smooth operation of the competition.
“It will help in setting the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating and competitive league,” he said. (NAN)
