About NVRA
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Prior to the formation of the Nigeria Volleyball Referee Association the game of Volleyball was already being played in places like Lagos. By the 60s Refereeing had already existed because the game of volleyball was becoming popular
Quick Fact: NVRA was inaugurated in 1977 during the National Sports Festival in Kaduna with late Professor Ajuduah as its first Chairman with Mr Patrick Okolo as the first Secretary
Every game we umpire requires a very high level of alertness because every decision counts as seen in this match between Poland and the USA
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Meet our Team of
Professional Referees
Lami Shiddah Albert
State of Origin: Adamawa State
Date join AVRA: 20. OCTOBER 2014
Grade: 3 (111)
Email: Mercyshiddahgmail.com
Victor E. Inyang
State of Origin: Ebonyi State
Date of Joining NVRA; 5 June 2017
Grade: 3
Email: victorinyang1970@gmail.com
Sunday Emaji
State of Residence: FCT - Abuja
Date of Enlisting: 2016
Grade: 3
Email: emajisunday@gmail.com
Opeoluwa Oduneye
State of residence: Lagos state
Date of Enlisting: 2017
Grade: 3
Email Address: opeak7@yahoo.com
Mohammed Mohammed
Ayobajo Opeyemi
State of Residence: Ilorin, Kwara State
Date enlisted: Oct 2014
GRADE: 2
Email: opeyemmy4u@gmail.com
Abubakar Adinoyi Abdulmalik
State of Residence: Kogi State
Date of Enlisting: 1 October, 2016.
GRADE: 3
Phone: 08036148101 | Email: adinoyi0563010@gmail.com
Ibrahim Usman Manga
State of Residence: Kebbi State
Date of Enlisting: 2014
Grade: 3
Email: usmanmangas@gmail.com
Aimila Mosigurumu Esther
Evelyn .J. Ohiambe
State of Residence: FCT - Abuja
Date of Enlisting: 2016
Grade: 3
Email: joaneveconcept@gmail.com
Jemilu Usman
State of residence: Katsina
Date of Enlisting: May 2017
Grade: 3
Email:jamilumashi@yahoo.com