Rugby Federation teams up with Flovale for global expansion

The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) is stepping up to expand the sport’s reach in the country and beyond.

Building on recent progress and recognizing Nigeria’s vast rugby potential, the NRFF has partnered with Flovale, a business consulting and investment strategy firm.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the two organizations in Lagos on Tuesday.

The media was briefed on the partnership’s goals, which were further elaborated on by key figures from both sides.

A new chapter for Nigerian rugby

Opeoluwa Runsewe, CEO of Flovale, marked the occasion as a significant milestone in elevating Nigerian rugby to new heights. He emphasised the partnership’s significance for rugby and Nigerian sports as a whole.

“This partnership embodies the power of dreams and exemplifies the resilience and passion of the NRFF, the country, and the broader community,” Mr Runsewe said. “It’s a testament to unwavering commitment to fostering collaboration and investment within the sport.”

The partnership will encompass endorsements, corporate sponsorships, and other innovative strategies to propel Nigerian rugby forward. Maximising the sport’s commercial potential is another key objective.

“We are truly honoured to work with the NRFF to achieve these goals,” Mr Runsewe concluded.

Highlighting the importance of engagement with key figures, he emphasised plans to involve the media, private sector, and others in propelling the game at all levels, particularly at the grassroots.