Onyeme Calls on Private Sector To Partner Delta State Government In Developing Sports As Zenith BanK Principals ‘ Cup Kicks Off In Asaba.
The State government has called on the private sector and corporate organizations to partner with the state government in sponsoring and development of any sporting event.
The Acting Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme stated this today declaring open the 2024 edition of the Zenith Bank Delta Principals’ Cup football competition at the sports pavilion, St.Patricks College,Asaba .
Sir Onyeme who took the kick off at the opening football match between Zappa Mixed Secondary School and Zappa Basic Secondary School both in Asaba, said the principal’s cup had blossomed over the years to become a symbol of unity, passion,love and talent hunt in the game of football.
The Acting governor lauded the various teams for their dedication and sportsmanship,which he said had sustained the competition,adding that the competition was beyond football but about building character,fostering teamwork and shaping leaders of tomorrow.
He said about five hundred and forty four secondary schools across the state have registered to participate in the tournament at the preliminary level.
The Acting governor out of the participating schools, one champion would emerge from each local government area to meet at the zonal stage at eight venues, adding that the number would continue to trickle down to the last two finalists that would play the final match.
Sir Onyeme commended Zenith Bank PLC for identifying with the state government in promoting schools sports and Hide Plus Limited for bringing the idea into fruition,and expressed the hope that it would be extended to other areas.
The Commissioner for Secondary Education, Mrs Rose Ezewu said the competition promises to be full of actions as public and private secondary schools across the state are participating in the tournament with the winner going hope with a business and other attractive prizes.
She said the winner of this year’s tournament would represent Delta State in the forthcoming secondary schools football competition in Nigeria and commended Zenith Bank for sponsoring the annual event.
