Ex-Sprinter Mary Onyali, Over 60 Others Receive NTIC Ambassadorial Appointments
- Mary Onyali appointed as education ambassador by Nigerian Tulip International Colleges alongside Air Commodore Abdullahi
- Induction ceremony held at the National Defence College in Abuja on February 12, 2026
- NTIC recognises 61 long-serving staff from various campuses for their dedication and service
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FCT, Abuja - The 1996 Olympic 200m bronze medalist, Mary Onyali, and others have been appointed as education ambassadors by the Nigerian Tulip International Colleges.
NTIC formally vested the ambassadorial title on Onyali alongside Air Commodore Darlington Abdullahi (retired), a former Director of Military and National Strategy, and 61 long-serving staff of the NTIC.
Source: UGC
The induction ceremony took place at the National Defence College in Abuja on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
The 61 staff members of the college recognised were selected from NTIC campuses in Lagos, Kano, Yobe, Kaduna, and Abuja.
The former Nigerian sprinter appreciated the college for such a gesture while speaking at the induction ceremony.
“In my daughter’s words, I would say, today is my “bestest” day. Today is one of the happiest moments in my life because the two reasons why I left the United States after retiring from active sports back to Nigeria are youth empowerment through sports, and the yearning for education.”
NTIC explained that Onyali’s appointment is premised on her resilience to service, peservenace and a high level of discipline.
“Mary Onyali was chosen as an NTIC Ambassador because her life embodies excellence, humility, resilience, and service. Her ability to inspire young people across diverse backgrounds makes her a fitting representative of NTIC’s mission and vision.”
In the same vein, the college said:
“Abdullahi’s life reflects the balance NTIC seeks to instil in its students: intellectual curiosity, emotional stability, moral strength, and social responsibility.”
Source: UGC
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Source: Legit.ng
