By Daily Sports on March 17, 2018
Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, JP, has been appointed Chairman, Anambra State Karate Association.
The inauguration of Chief Ejidike alongside other chairmen and members of various sports associations which was held in Akwa, Anambra State capital, on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 was well attended by sports stakeholders and top government functionaries.
Anambra State Commissioner for Sports, Dr. Mrs Uju Nwogu, charged the chairmen and members to use their positions and wealth of experience to lift up and reposition sports in the state.
Dr. Nwogu, who described Ejidike, as a philanthropist par excellence appreciated him for accepting the request to steer the affairs of karate association in the state despite his status.
The Permanent Secretary, Anambra State Ministry of Sports, Mr Linus Nwankwo, commended the spirit of nationalism and sportsmanship of Ejidike, saying that his contributions to sports development are evidential and visible all over the states of Nigeria.
The Director of Sports, Anambra State, Mr. Umudu Joseph Obiyi, described the acceptance of Chief Ejidike as patriotic and love for his home state despite his residence in far away Kwara State.
In his response, Chief Ejidike thanked all the sports stakeholders in the state for considering him for the exalted position.
Ejidike appreciated the Anambra State Government and assured the people that he would give his best to lift sports in the state.
He added that as the Nigeria Pillar of Sports, he would not limit his philanthropic contributions only to a particular state but every state in Nigeria.
•Photo shows Chairman of Anambra Karate Association, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike
Source Daily Sports
Posted March 17, 2018
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