FCT Sports Writers Celebrate 50th Birthday Of Hot Coal Boss

FCT Sports Writers Celebrate 50th Birthday Of Hot Coal Boss

Ibrahim Lateef

The FCT Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) congratulates Dr. Ubon Udoh on his 50th birthday, reports BSNSports.com.ng.

Dr. Udoh, the founder of the Hot Coal Basketball Club of Abuja and MD/CEO of the Abdul Samad Rabiu Initiative for Africa (ASRi) at BUA Group, is celebrating his golden jubilee this week.

In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, FCT SWAN Chairman Kelechi Onwudiwe praised Dr. Udoh's remarkable achievements and extended best wishes for his future endeavours.

"The FCT Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) joins your family, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate this milestone," Onwudiwe said. "As a seasoned sports philanthropist, investor, and promoter, your contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria are highly commendable. Your dedication to nurturing young talents through the Hot Coal and Hot Sizzlers Basketball Clubs in the FCT is a testament to your passion for the game.

"Your leadership as MD/CEO of the Abdul Samad Rabiu Initiative for Africa (ASRi) at BUA Group reflects your exceptional professional skills and expertise. We pray that this new chapter in your life brings you continued success, good health, and fulfilment," the statement concluded.

Dr. Udoh was recently appointed to the National Philanthropic Office (NPO) committee by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which supports SME startups.