Anambra Commissioner Rescues Wandering US-Based Tennis Champion

By Praise Chinecherem

Anambra State government has rescued Ms. Tania Okpala, a US based tennis champion found wandering in the streets of Awka, the state capital.

Okpala who looked distressed and unstable, was captured in a viral video by a good spirited member of the public.

The said video prompted the quick response of Commissioner for Women Affairs Commissioner, Ify Obinabo to rescue, rehabilitate and reunite her with her family following directive from Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo.

Interacting with the victim over the phone, Mrs Soludo assured her that she would not be forsaken, but would rather get the best treatment and rehabilitation to enable her bounce back to life.

“Anambra State government will not forsake her you. You will definitely get the best treatment and rehabilitation so you can bounce back.

“Government will also ensure your full recovery and re-integration into society.

Narrating her ordeal to the first lady, Okpala, a native of Nkpologwu in Aguata local government area of the state said she is a US based tennis champion but became a crack cocaine addict due to bad peer influence.

She revealed she had the best of education in and outside the country.

She further disclosed that she lost her mother, from Belarus to cancer few years ago and had not been able to get over her demise since then.

While revealing that she has a 6-year old daughter currently staying with her father in Nkpologwu, Okpala urged the governor’s wife to assist her reunite with her daughter.