Enugu State is using sporting activities to fight drug abuse - Commissioner for Sports


By Agency Report

Mr Lloyd  Ekweremadu, the Enugu State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, has said that Nsukka Town Youths Football League will help drive home state government’s campaign against drug abuse.

Ekweremadu disclosed this in Nsukka over the weekend in a remark during the opening ceremony of the Nsukka Town Youths Football League 2023 with the theme "Shoot Out Drug Abuse Among Youths".

He said that the football tournament theme was apt and in line with state government's agenda, to use football and other sports to discourage youths against drug abuse and other social vices.

"I commend the leadership of Nsukka Town Youths Association for their foresight in using this tournament to create publicity and awareness against drug abuse among youths.

"The theme of this football tournament shows that the ministry and Nsukka town youths are on the same page to fight drug abuse  in the state.

"Sport brings us together, eliminate our differences and creates an avenue to engage our youths gainfully, so that they can be useful for themselves and the society..

"Currently, we are collaborating with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on the campaign against drug abuse, not necessary to arrest the youths, but to educate them on the dangers of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking," he said.

He explained that, Gov. Peter Mbah is interested in all round development of youths in terms of skill acquisition, enterpreneurship, agriculture, among others geared towards enabling the youth to contribute their quota effectively.

Speaking, Chief Walter Ozioko, Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area, expressed appreciation to the commissioner for coming by himself to  perform the opening ceremony of  the football competition.

Ozioko commended Mbah administration for its plans and good packages for youths in the state, so as to make them the best among their equals.

"Youths in the state should  continue to be law-abiding so as to benefit immensely from the good packages  of Mbah's administration.

"With this lofty packages of the present administration, youths in the state will contribute their own quota effectively and meaningfully both in the state and in national development,"he said.

He commended Nsukka youths leadership for the football competition, which he noted would not only keep the youths away from crime but also boost their physical fitness and mental alert.

Earlier, Comr. Onyekachi Omeje, President, Nsukka Town Youths Association said that, the youth body was using the passion for football to wage war against drug abuse among youths.

"The theme of this football tournament serves as a wake-up call for us to stand together against  the challenges that affect the well-being and potentials of our youths.

"Through the passion for football, we aim to score goals not only on the pitch but also in the fight against drug abuse.

Let every kick, every save, and every cheer be a testament to our commitment to be healthier and drug-free

"I encourage everyone involved, players, coaches, supporters and sponsors to be good ambassadors of the society.

Together, let us amplify the message that a life free from substance abuse is a victory worth celebrating.

As the league unfolds, may the spirit of "Shoot Out Drug Abuse Among the Youths" inspire us to make a lasting impact beyond the football field," he said.

The youths president, announced that nine football teams  registered for the football league,

" N1m, N750,000 and N500,000 will be won by 1st, 2nd, and 3rd best teams respectively on 31st December 31, the day of grand finale

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that, first match of the competition could not hold because of downpour that made football field waterlogged.

Chief Tony Ugwu, Chairman, Enugu State Football Association, was among dignitaries present the opening ceremony.
NAN

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