Hon. Barr. Chima Obieze, member of Enugu State House of Assembly has taken his message of youth empowerment to an entirely new dimension with the introduction of football tournament amongst youths in the part of the state where he was born and brought up.
The choice of “China Town” – a densely populated area in Enugu metropolis according to Hon. Obieze is like a “home coming having grown up in the area.”
The tournament named after the Governor of Enugu State, “Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi China Town Super Cup” is being moderated by Enugu State Football Association. The participants in the tournament are resident of; Artisan quarters, Secretariat quarters, Coastain quarters (Njamanze), Relay quarters, Bridge quarters and Ogui road.
Speaking on the importance of the football tournament, Hon. Obieze reiterated that “this event is to help keep the young ones busy and away from crime.
“I am doing this as another means of explaining these youths to the future ahead, talents abound here and what they need is a little push, an exposure to enable the world see them, these and many more do we wish to achieve.
“I am very sure that after this tournament, many talents will be discovered and their story will change. I’m convinced we have all it takes to produce another class of Okocha, Alloy Agu, Uche Okechukwu, Taribo West, etc. in Enugu State” Barr. Obieze concluded.
The grand finale to determine the winner of the competition that started over a week ago will be on Sunday, 21st July, 2019 and the venue is St. Michael Catholic Church, Asata Enugu by 1PM
