SuperSport Let’s Play berths in Uyo

 

The sleepy town of Mkpatak in Mkpatak Local Government Area of Uyo, Akwa Ibom state came alive on Friday, 22 April for the corporate social responsibility initiative of SuperSport, Let’s Play.

The football event, which was held at Top Faith International Secondary School, Uyo, made it the second time SuperSport would be holding the initiative in the state. Over 200 primary and secondary students aged between 8 and 13 years old across the local government were taught the importance of regularly engaging in sporting activities while getting educated.

Speaking at the event, Felix Awogu, General Manager, SuperSport West Africa, said SuperSport believes in physical development programmes that will prepare young African children for the future.

“We are pleased with the turnout for the training sessions. The level of interest and enthusiasm displayed by the kids show that we have been able to connect with them today”, he said

He further said the Let’s Play Initiative has now been activated in over one thousand schools across Nigeria with three different sports; Rugby, Cricket and Football. He said the initiative would be activated in more schools across the country.

Present at the event was the Commissioner for Education in Akwa Ibom state, Akpan Amiekans who thanked SuperSport for bringing such a laudable project that aims to develop sports in the state. He also expressed his delight at the presence of ex-Super Eagles footballer and Let’s Play Ambassador, Victor Ikpeba, who met with the students during the session. He noted that these students had previously only heard about him and his contributions to the game of football in the country and meeting him would remain evergreen in their memory.

Proprietor and Chairman, Governing Council of Top Faith International School, Dr. Emmanuel Thomas Abraham echoed similar sentiments and urged the students to emulate the soccer star both in sports and education. He thanked SuperSport officials for honoring their invitation to have the event in their school.

Let’s Play is a corporate social responsibility initiative developed by SuperSport and partners that aims to introduce and encourage play, activity and sport in schools and at home thereby keeping them healthy both physically and mentally.