ACTDA Boss Pledges Support for Onye-Eze Football Tournament

By Ikemefuna Asika

The Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), Mr. Ossy Onuko, has pledged his full support for the upcoming Onye-Eze Football Tournament as part of his commitment to promote youth development through sports in Awka.

Mr. Onuko made this known when he received the organizers of the tournament who paid him a courtesy in his office in Awka today Friday, 20th September 2024.

Mr. Onuko while emphasizing the unifying power of sports noted that sports is one of the social activities capable of uniting enemies to become friends.

The ACTDA Boss while lauding the efforts of Governor Charles Soludo in advancing the state’s development across all sectors, stressed that despite limited infrastructure such as stadium, sporting activities are key to bringing people together and foster unity and peaceful coexistence.

He further assured the organizers of his assistance in making the tournament a success, noting that Governor Soludo’s administration loves youths and its development, hence his support.

“Inspite of the economic realities these days, I am committed to supporting this initiative to unite our youth and encourage their positive development. I appreciate your efforts and urge you to continue the good work,” Onuko said.

Chairman of the Organizing Committee,
Onye-Eze Football Competition, Hon. Christopher Uzoh, expressed gratitude to Mr. Onuko for his support.

Hon. Uzoh explained that the tournament now in its second edition, is being sponsored by Chief Samuel Ekwunife, aimed at engaging youths from the 33 villages in Awka to help address youth restiveness and promote community unity.

The chairman who urge all the youths in Awka to cue and participate actively in the tournament, insists that the initiative would steer youths away from negative influences such as drug abuse and violence behaviours, by engaging them in meaningful and positive activities.

The Onye-Eze Football Championship is scheduled will kick off on October 12, with the final match slated for December 29, 2024, at the Awka City Stadium.