MEMBER of 1980 African Nations Cup winning squad, Adokiye Amiesimaka has lauded ex-international, Paul Okoku over his plan to launch a charity-based foundation for less-privileged and talented sports kids in Nigeria next week.
The Greater Tomorrow Foundation, an initiative of Okoku, will be officially launched on April 17 at the Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja, with society and sports top-shots comprising the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, former Sports Minister and current President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Sani Ndanusa and the First Lady of Katsina State Hajia Hachima Ibrahim Shema expected to grace the high-profile event.
The highlight of the day’s event will be the fund-raising for the charity, where dignitaries are expected to donate to help less-privileged children in our society.
And speaking ahead of the event, Amiesimaka told SaturdayVanguard Sports that he was in support of any project that is charity-based.
And speaking ahead of the event, Amiesimaka told SaturdayVanguard Sports that he was in support of any project that is charity-based.
“I am in support of any project like the one that Paul Okoku is trying to bring to Nigeria. For me, any project that is charity-based, especially for kids who are gifted in sports and other fields, should be encouraged by all.
“I congratulate for this noble initiative and wish him all the best and hope that the foundation will help change the lives of these less-privileged and talented sports kids in our society”, added the former Attorney-General of Rivers State.
“I congratulate for this noble initiative and wish him all the best and hope that the foundation will help change the lives of these less-privileged and talented sports kids in our society”, added the former Attorney-General of Rivers State.
He however challenged Okoku to ensure that the foundation was properly managed by credible hands, so that the original purpose behind its launching would not be defeated.
“The challenge for me is that the foundation must be managed by credible hands because it is a good cause and it deserves to succeed. But for it succeed, the people managing it must ensure that they stick to the original aim of the founder.
“If it is properly managed, then it will be self-sustaining and that is the challenge for Okoku because it does not matter who it is coming from, the bottom-line is that no matter who is initiating it, if it is not properly tun with credible hands, then it will not be self-sustaining”, added Amiesimaka.
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