Nigerian philanthropist, politician and businessman, Nasiru Danu, has donated two giant Argentine polo ponies (horses) to the Nigerian Navy Polo Club.
The donation made at an elaborate event at the Nigerian Army Guards Polo Club on Friday attracted dignitaries from across the country.
Nigerian philanthropist, politician and businessman, Nasiru Danu, has donated two giant Argentine polo ponies (horses) to the Nigerian Navy Polo Club. [PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook page of the Nigerian Navy Polo Club]Among the dignitaries stood out the Chief of the Naval General Staff; Auwal Gambo, Director General of NEMA; Mustapha Jibril, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs; Haliru Jika, among many others.
In his remarks, Navy Director of Administration Kennedy Egbuchulam revealed that although the Navy polo team was established in September 2021, less than a year ago, it has excelled in many competitions by winning trophies.
Nigerian philanthropist, politician and businessman, Nasiru Danu, has donated two giant Argentine polo ponies (horses) to the Nigerian Navy Polo Club. [PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook page of the Nigerian Navy Polo Club]He said that it was as a result of the impressive performance that Mr. Danu is donating the two Argentine ponies.
He said that there are about 350 breeds of ponies in the world and of that figure four stand out and of which the Argentine horse is a part.
Nigerian philanthropist, politician and businessman, Nasiru Danu, has donated two giant Argentine polo ponies (horses) to the Nigerian Navy Polo Club. [PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook page of the Nigerian Navy Polo Club]In his comment, Mr. Danu, President of Casiva Group, while donating the ponies, said that Naval Polo Club is the fastest growing team in Nigeria.
He said the team won trophies at recently concluded tournaments in Lagos and Port Harcourt.
Nigerian philanthropist, politician and businessman, Nasiru Danu, has donated two giant Argentine polo ponies (horses) to the Nigerian Navy Polo Club. [PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook page of the Nigerian Navy Polo Club]Danu, who is the only civilian on the board of directors of the Nigerian Army Guards Polo Club, encouraged the Navy to do more considering the feat they achieved in recent competitions.
“We know that polo is military and military is polo, we don’t have a reason not to involve the Navy.
“We want to encourage them to do more for what they have done in less than a year.
Nigerian philanthropist, politician and businessman, Nasiru Danu, has donated two giant Argentine polo ponies (horses) to the Nigerian Navy Polo Club. [PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook page of the Nigerian Navy Polo Club]“We are here to donate two fakers to encourage the players to keep doing a good job,” he said, adding that polo cannot be achieved without good horses.
While appreciating the philanthropic gesture, Mr. Gambo, a vice admiral, said he was elated to be in the middle of the special meeting to take charge of the two ponies.
Nigerian philanthropist, politician and businessman, Nasiru Danu, has donated two giant Argentine polo ponies (horses) to the Nigerian Navy Polo Club. [PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook page of the Nigerian Navy Polo Club]While thanking the donation, he also recalled that the Navy polo team made its first appearance in Port Harcourt and has shown courage and professionalism ever since.
The Navy polo group recently beat the Army in a polo tournament in Abuja.
Nigerian philanthropist, politician and businessman, Nasiru Danu, has donated two giant Argentine polo ponies (horses) to the Nigerian Navy Polo Club. [PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook page of the Nigerian Navy Polo Club]“With this donation, the Nigerian Navy The team will begin another pact to emerge a formidable team.
“In this regard, I wish to thank Danu for the honor done to the Nigerian Navy, the Navy and its polo team will continue to enjoy this kind gesture,” he said.