Sports
Newly appointed Youth Ambassador hails president Tinubu on appointment of Dikko, Zulu, others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again got a pat in the back for appointing qualified individuals to administer the sports sector.
Newly appointed Ambassador of the Grassroot Sports Development, Prince Ezelekhae Ewuare, gave this commendation on Wednesday during a courtesy visit on the National Sports Commission (NSC) in Abuja.
Ezelekhae, who expressed gratitude to the leadership of the NSC for appointing as Youth Ambasador, said the appoitments made by the President were highly commendable.
“I will like to express my profound gratitude to rhe chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC, and to those who have entrusted me with this ambassadorial role, and most importantly, the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for appoiting these remarkable individuals to servei in the sport commission”.
He stated that the honour bestowed on him was beyond himself, but a testaement amd recognition of the enduring legacy of the Benin Kingdom, its culture, its committment to uplifting the next generation.
Ezelekhae added that his misson as the Youth Ambassador, is to inspire and empower and to connect with the Nigerian youth in various communities, adding that grassroot sport is more than games.
“My vision is to make that every Nigerian child, regardless of background, has acccess to quality sport programmes, mentorship and opportunities to showcase their talents on local and global stages”.
He however sought collaboration and investment, saying that the vision can not be achieved alone.
Pledging his commitment to his role, he said. ” I will work imoeratively with the sport commision, to promote initiatives that will develop young talent to foster unity and make sport an instrument for national progress, “.
In his words, NSC chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko thanked Ezelekhae for acceting the role, stressing that it aligns with the vision of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is very committed and excoted to see that grassroot sport development is taking to the next level.
“For this reason, Mr President appointed a Senior Special Assistant , who I’m happy to have hear, Zulu, a rooted grassroot man”.
Speaking at the event, the SSA to the President on Grassroot Sport Development, Chief Adeyinka Adeboye expreseed happiness at the emergence of a different sport sector.
“This time around, we are trying to make happy all our sleeping babies, all our younger ones, to come out enmass and embrace sports, the key to the unity in this country.
He expressed appreciation to the NSC boss for bringing them together as a way of moving sports forward.
Sports
Dr. John Metchie Football Tournament To Commence 26th December In Anambra-East Local Government Area
All is now set for the kickoff of Dr. John Metchie Football Tournament 2024 as 12 teams from the communities in Anambra-East clash for the trophy .
The opening ceremony which will take place at Our Lady Field in Otuocha on 26th December will play host to all football lovers who will relish the game with gusto and enthusiasm while extending hands of friendships in the convivial atmosphere.
The chief sponsor of the football competition Chief Amb. Dr. John Metchie who spoke to HEADLINE NEWS about the tournament, said it is part of his human capital development initiative. He said that the grassroots football games would be a veritable platform for the discovery of raw talents that would be groomed for professional football in the near future.
Metchie who is also the President-General of Umueri community and equally holds the chieftaincy title of Ife-Omambala because of his commitments to community development and human capital development, noted that it is a unity football tournament intended to add flavour to the festive season as well as help to harness raw talents.
He said all the communities in Anambra-East Local Government Area viz Aguleri, Umueri, Enugwu-Otu, Eziagulu-Otu, Mkpunando, Enugwu-Aguleri, Nsugbe, Nando, Ikem-Nando, Umuoba-Anam and Igbariam will participate in the football competition including John Metchie FC and there would be prizes for the first, second and third positions respectively.
While the kickoff ceremony holds on 26th December at Our Lady Field Otuocha, the closing ceremony for the Dr. John Metchie Football Tournament is scheduled to place on 2nd January 2025.
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