*Kogi State Handball Stakeholders Demand Leadership Reform*



Handball enthusiasts in Kogi State are pushing for a comprehensive overhaul of the state's Handball Association to revive the sport's former glory. Despite a rich history of national successes, including underage tournament wins and international representation, participation and development have declined.

The stakeholders attribute this decline to leadership challenges, citing financial constraints, sponsorship withdrawal, and personal conflicts under Chairman Jibrin Saidu's tenure. Confluence Stars, the premier league team, has struggled since 2020, while Confluence Queens has disbanded.

*A Glorious Past*

Kogi State's handball history is marked by notable achievements, including:

- Winning national underage tournaments in the 1990s
- Representing Nigeria in international competitions

*Current Challenges*

However, recent years have seen a decline in:

- Participation
- Development initiatives
- Team cohesion and player morale

*Call for Change*

Stakeholders demand the dissolution of the current board, citing ineffective leadership and lack of commitment to handball development. They propose forming a new leadership structure to revitalize the sport.

*Leading the Charge*

Mark Ogah, a handball enthusiast and stakeholder, has vowed to restore Kogi State's handball prominence. With his extensive experience and passion for the sport, Ogah is confident that the state's handball team will once again become champions.

*Mark Ogah's Profile*

- Father's Name: Chief J.O Ogah
- Mother's Name: Mrs. Mary Udienma Ogah
- Place of Birth: Idah
- Education:
    - QIC Nursery & Primary School (Graduated 1990)
    - OMGS Idah (Graduated 1997)
    - Kogi State University (Graduated 2007)
- Work Experience:
    - OMGS Idah
    - Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja
    - Idrisima Global Services Limited, Abuja
    - Kingnazzy Nigeria Limited, Abuja
    - Currently MD/CEO of Anarock Global Services Limited, Abuja
- Organizational Memberships:
    - Abuja Chamber of Commerce
    - United States Institute for Peace (Certified Member)
    - Kogi State University Alumni (Director of Social, FCT Chapter)
    - Kogi State Handball Veterans
- Hobbies: Reading, Traveling, Dancing, Handball
- Favorite Sport: Handball
- Organizations Owned:
    - Anarock Global Services Ltd
    - Barger Consult Ltd
    - Mark Ogah Commercial Advancement Nigeria Limited
    - Age of Hope Organization
    - The Broom Revolution (An Audu Abubakar Campaign Organization)
- Awards Received:
    - Humanitarian Award of Excellence from International Maritime (2004)
    - Grandpix International Award for National Development (2016)
    - Silver Award at the National Under 12 Handball Championship in Kogi State (1995)
    - Silver Award at the National Under 12 Handball Championship in Funtua, Katsina State (1993)
- Articles Written:
    - "What About the Youths?"
    - "Godfatherism and Kogi Politics"

With Mark Ogah's leadership and stakeholders' collective efforts, Kogi State handball is poised for a resurgence.

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