D’Tigress Icon, Blessing Ejiofor Hails Umahi's Commitment To Nat'l Service

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja

Nigerian basketball icon, Blessing Ejiofor has praised the exemplary leadership of Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, just as she hailed his commitment to national service.

During a courtesy visit to the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, Ejiofor presented the minister with a customized basketball jersey.

She was presented to the leadership of the ministry by the Chairman of National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko.

Ejiofor noted that her gesture symbolised the shared values of teamwork, discipline and dedication that drive both sports and governance.

Umahi congratulated the athlete on her outstanding achievements, applauding her dedication to sports and impressive representation of Nigeria on the international stage.

He expressed pride in her role as an Ambassador of Ebonyi State and Nigeria, commending her for elevating the nation’s image through sportsmanship.

The Minister of State for Works, Barr. Bello Goronyo admired Ejiofor's discipline and resilience, describing her as a shining example of how sports could contribute to national development.

Briefly

Born on September 2, 1998, in Ebonyi State, Ejiofor is a centre player for Nigeria’s D’Tigress, with an impressive track record in international basketball.

She honed her skills at Vanderbilt University, Chipola College, and West Virginia University, where she earned Academic All-Big 12 First Team honors.

Her professional career includes stints with clubs in Spain and France, even as she represented Nigeria at the 2024 Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournament in Paris.

A key figure in D’Tigress’ fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title in 2025, Ejiofor has helped cement Nigeria’s dominance in African women’s basketball.

Off the court, she empowers youth through her nonprofit, The Muna Foundation.

This was contained in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Abdullahi Ahmed in Abuja.

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