WRITTEN BY VALENTINE MBADUGHA
The football tournament in hounor of the great Nnewi Icon, the late Dr Akweke Nwafor Orizu has kicked off.
The tournament organized by Nnewi Town Union known as Nzuko-ora Nnewi was part of activities marking 2018 Afiaolu Nnewi.
ABS Correspondent Valentine Mbadugha was at Nnewi High School Venue of the official opening ceremony of the tournament and reports that the tournament was kicked off by the Commissioner for Youth Enterprenuership and Creative Economy Mr. Bonaventure Enemali represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Entrepreneurship, Mobilization and Strategy, Prince Nnamsom Nwafor Orizu.
Addressing newsmen shortly after the kick off, Mr. Enemali thanked Nzuko-ora Nnewi under the leadership of Chief Udemezue as well as other benefactors for their initiative and contributions towards the success of the event, adding that such innovation will help in promoting peace, unity and harmonious coexistence among the youths and the town in general.
Mr. Enemali noted that the event will however usher in their famous Festival which he said will end alongside the football tournament.
The Commissioner further appreciated Governor Willie Obiano for creating an enabling environment for youths to prove themselves and exhibit their talent.
He also thanked the traditional ruler of Nnewi, Igwe Kenneth Orizu and other heads of all the quarters in Nnewi for honouring the first Republic Senate President of Nigeria Dr. Nwafor Orizu.
The first match of the tournament was between Otolo and Nnewichi.
All the quarters of Nnewi which are Otolo, Nnewichi, Uruagu and Umudim will participate in the tournament.
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