Participants plead for Mobil Athletics Holiday Camp continuity
Athletes who participated in the two week Athletics Holiday Camping and Training programme have pleaded for a continuation of the programme that has impacted so much on their aspirations as top athletes.
Jesse Nicholas Timothy, speaking on behalf of the athletes, went emotional when he descended on his knees, begging the state government and the sponsors to ensure that the programme is sustained.
“We have benefitted so much from this programme, not only from the sports point of view, but even from the morals angle. Our stay in camp has been so beneficial that we are pleading that this programme be sustained,” he said.
Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Education, Aniekan Akpan lauded Mobil and NNPC for facilitating such a laudable programme that has benefitted the youths of the state. He expressed satisfaction with the programme and promised that Government will do everything possible to make sure that the gains of the programme are maximized. “Our sports loving governor has already put a blue print in place for the propagation of sports ideals in the state especially in the area of grass roots sports development, and what we have today is clearly in that direction” he said.
Speaking further he said he will interact with his Sports Counterpart to make sure that a synergy is established that will enhance sports in schools and colleges.
As part of the closing ceremony, certificates and awards were given to deserving students. Esther Sunday and Abang Edet Effiong were adjudged the most improved female and male athletes respectively.