Chairman
of the Foundation, Emma Ogwueleka, said that new leadership of the
State FA has given the people of Anambra hope for bountiful benefits
from football through the wonderful ideas and programmes it has
announced, adding: “They deserve every support we can muster to
encourage a noble course.” Some of the areas the FA is expected to
invest the funds include the refurbishing and furnishing of its new
secretariat with state-of-art facilities. The Football Made in Anambra
project is an exceptional initiative and we are extremely desirous of
being a part of this epoch-making event.
Anambra
State FA Executive Committee announced a novel initiative known as
“Football Made in Anambra with massive grassroots football development
as the bedrock for the realization of the ultimate objective of which
is, changing the face of the game in the state.
“One
thing that is most heartwarming about the new executive board under the
leadership of Dr. Ubah, is that they are not thinking about football as
just entertainment, they have ideas aimed at creating jobs for millions
of unemployed youths in the state", Mr. Ogwueleka noted. “We want to
encourage and support their vision. Anambra state is the home of
talented footballers and we are ready to give our support for any
project that will benefit the people. The Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation will
continue to support the FA because we believe in their objectives and
what they stand for”, he said.
In
explaining the foundation's thoughts and intentions, Mr. Ogwueleka
stated that the foundation was making the donation to assist the FA in
reviving the activities of the local football councils as well as
constructing befitting offices for the councils in their respective
local governments. "This donation will also be channeled towards the
development of women football in Anambra state as the FA seeks to
kickstart Women football League in Anambra. Top on our desire is to
support the '1 family-1 Footballer' initiative which we believe is an
exceptional initiative" he said.
In
appreciation for the support and vote of confidence passed on the
association by the foundation, the Vice Chairman, Barrister J.B.C.
Obikwelu expressively thanked the foundation for its show of solidarity,
magnanimity, and extension of goodwill. The Vice chairman noted that
the foundation was strategically positioned and positively poised to
make Anambra State football great again. "Anambra State Football
Association is back full time, stronger and better. We intend to leave
an indelible mark in Nigeria's football circle. We will stop at nothing
to make sure that through football, our youths are empowered" Obikwelu
asserted. He concluded by adding that Anambra State Government will be
grateful to the association as its leadership has set its eyes on being
the greatest contributor to the state Internally generated revenue
through football tourism.
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