UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor Prof Charles Esimone Pours Encomiums On Anambra FA Boss

UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor Prof Charles Esimone Pours Encomiums On Iloenyosi

Your Giant Strides In Sports For This Institution Has Been Remarkable- Iloenyosi.

The Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Prof Charles Esimone has praised the footballing efforts of the Anambra FA Chairman Gen. Chikelue Iloenyosi in the state within the short time he took over as the Football Chief in the state. 

The respected scholar made this known when the FA Boss paid him a courtesy visit at his University office in Awka. He described Iloenyosi as the perfect fit for the position in the state now more than ever. 

*"To be honest, I have been following your developmental programs that you set up within 3 months of taking charge. You have shown passion for this job and it's only natural that you will succeed. The joys of those kids that I saw will continue to speak for you. Having said all these, there are alot of places that we all can work together. When I came in as the Vice Chancellor, Sports was not included in University yearly budget. I changed that".*

*"Now, we are giving special admission concession to highly sporting inclined student. I set up a scholarship scheme to reward sporting excellence. Any individual or group that wins anything for this institution will be given scholarship. These things will go a long way in encouraging these athletes. Sports is a unifying factor and we have to take leverage of that. NUGA hierarchy paid me a courtesy visit last week, I made a promise that we will host the South East NUGA games next year and I will be knocking on your door to work with us on a bigger capacity to make it a game to remember. I believe in your capacity and reach and it will count as part of your numerous legacies".* 

The FA Chairman, Gen. Chikelue Iloenyosi thanked the Prof Esimone for playing host to him and his entourage and praised him for the giant strides he has achieved in Sports in the institution since he took over as Vice Chancellor. 

*"My Vice Chancellor, I thank you for hosting me and my staff today. I have only but sincere kind words for you. You have shown great interest in Sports and the results of this your interest is evident in so many areas. Your institution has the best female team in Nigeria. I saw them play at the NUGA games in Lagos and I was highly impressed. I have seen old sporting infrastructures taking a new look and new places of play being erected. That shows your commitment to sports in this institution. I can't say no to you. In any capacity you want me to work for a befitting Southeast NUGA games next year here in Awka, just let me know. We have alot to do in terms of partnership to make football and Sports grow in this institution. That will make Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka a benchmark of Sporting Excellence in this country ".*

The FA Chairman and his delegation were taken on an inspection tour of some sporting edifice in the campus by the University Director of Sports, Mr Kenneth Ogbonna. Part of this delegation is the acting secretary of the FA, Mr Raph Nweke, SSA to the Anambra FA Chairman, Ifeanyichukwu Ojukwu, SA on Media, Michael Myckie Chukwuebuka, LFC Chairman of Njikoka LGA, Hon. Dumebi Obiyi, LFC Chairman of Idemili North, Mr Abuchi Onwumelu, Anambra FA Media Officer, Ikem Asika among others.