Deputy Governor Serves Off First Anambra Governor’s Tennis Tournament In Awka
Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, the Deputy Governor of Anambra has declared the first Anambra Governor’s Tennis Tournament open .
The tournament sponsored by Audi is taking place at Anambra Country Club, Solution Fun City, Awka with Wednesday in Awka with 16 clubs from across the state participating.
Ibezim appreciated the sponsors, Audi Ltd staging the event and congratulated the participating teams for being part of the history.
“I thank the sponsor for partnering with us, this is a clear demonstration of the Public-Private Partnership of Mr Governor.
“On behalf of Gov. Chukwuma Soludo, I declare this maiden edition of Anambra Governor’s Tennis Tournament open,” he said.
Speaking at the event, Damian Enekwechi, President of Anambra Country Club, Awka said it was the first of its kind in the state in terns of size and rewards.
He said Tennis was a good form of exercise, particularly for older people, as it helped to improve their health and overall well-being while promising that more would be hosted by the club in going forward.
According to him, Anambra Country Club provides a place for relaxation and sporting activities, including table tennis and swimming.
“It is not just a place for eating and drinking; it is also a hub for sports, recreation and healthy living.
This is our first edition, and we are committed to sustaining it, each edition will be better and bigger than the last,” he said.
On his part, Dr Clems Ifezue, the Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer of Audi Ltd said the competition was to celebrate and draw national attention to the Country Club which he described as magnificent.
Ifezue said the competition would get bigger and better in subsequent editions.
Patrick-Agha Mba, Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development who also graced the event said the competition was a welcome development to the state.
The first and second top clubs will go home with N1 million and N500,000 respectively while other participating teams will get N100,000 cash for their efforts.
