Sport speaks no language, has no race and no creed or culture. In a world where religion and race cause rivalry and war, sport brings something that nothing else even comes close to giving, peace and unity. Whether it is locally, nationally or worldwide we all come together to socialise and appreciate sport, as well as the enjoyment and excitement we get from it. Sport creates teamwork, which makes us work together and look past skin colour, gender, race, religion, flaws and imperfections because we are in it together.
Sport is a language that people all over the world can speak. There are little or no communication barriers when it comes to sport. For many people it is seen as just a game, but it is so much more.
National Youth Council Of Nigeria NYCN Ajaka Ward 1 Sub Chapter in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State sets up a Local Football Competition in such a way that it does not only discover local talents for National and International advantage, but strengthens the unity and peace in the communities that made up Ajaka Ward 1 in Igalamela/Odolu LGA.
The football competition kick started on the 3rd of February, 2018 with fifteen (15) teams that represented fourty-four (44) communities that made up Ajaka Ward 1 in Igalamela/Odolu LGA. The grand final of the competition commences today 14th July 2018 here in Ofuloko Community between Egbehiame and Oguma Football teams.
Comrade Aminu Faruna NYCN Ajaka Ward 1 Sub Chapter President
NYCN uses this privilege and honour to call on the government, private organizations and philanthropist to engage the youths in local sport activities so that they can discover their talent instead of being used as agent of crime such as political thugs.
Hon. Prince Salisu Ogu Sani S.O.S
The Honourable Commissioner for Youths and Sports Kogi State Prince Salisu Ogu Sani S.O.S commends the group for the great effort in bringing the youth together and treading the path of peace and unity in these communities. He promised to create a tournaments such as this here and in different local governments to foster peace and unity and also for sustainable development in the state to avoid youths being used as agents of destruction.
Egbahiame (Red jersey) and Oguma (Green jersey) Football teams
“Sport creates teamwork, strength, friendships, love, rivalry, competition, growth, endurance, passion, motivation, determination, desire, inspiration, triumph and honour. Things we as people strive to achieve in everyday life and much more.,”
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