Nigerian parents have been called upon by Giants of Africa Foundation to allow their children to participate in Sporting activities alongside their academic programmes.
Co-founder of Giants of Africa Foundation Godwin Owinje made the plea during the unveiling ceremony of a modern basketball court donated by the organisation to the Abesan Estate Community in the Abesan area of Lagos.
Owinje, who is a former D’Tigers power forward, expressed disappointment over the nonchalant attitude of some parents and guardians when it comes to children and sports. He said the idea that pupils that combined academics with sports has been proved wrong over time.
Children at the new basketball court of Abesan Estate Lagos Mini-Stadium donated by Giants of Africa Foundation
He revealed that there were always abundant opportunities for children to do sports while also achieving so much with their education.
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He said, “Apart from the physical therapy one gets from sports, it also helps reduce crime rates in the society as well as providing scholarship and employment.”
He revealed that the new basketball court located at the Abesan Mini Stadium is court number 28 built across Africa within one year.
He gave kudos to his fellow co-founder of Giants of Africa Foundatio, Masai Ujiri, and partners for the funding of the project which is aimed at improving basketball, education, and life goals of the young ones in each of the countries.
Children at the new basketball court of Ejigbo Mini-Stadium Lagos donated by Giants of Africa Foundation
Students of Egan Senior Secondary School Egando, Lagos at their new basketball court donated by GOA Foundation
All the participants were presented with brand new basketball kits which include brand new balls for each of the 50 players selected from within the zone, brand new Nike shoes, and bags.
Yemi Babalola, the CEO of Webber Engineering whose company constructed the facility assured that the court could last for 25 years when put to proper use. He further revealed that the majority of materials used were locally sourced.
The Abesan court was the last of the series for this period. The unveiling event started October 10 in Gaskiya College, Ijora Badiya, and moved to Egan Senior Secondary School in Igando and EjigboMini Stadium on the same day.
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