Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has commended a Real estate mogul and sports enthusiast, Darlington Ugota for building a modern basketball academy in Ebonyi State University (EBSU).
Ugota had unveiled football club -Esithington academy in the state last December.
Unveiling the basketball academy at
presco campus of the Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki Nwifuru represented by his Deputy, Patricia Obila, commended Ugota for his immense contribution to the development of the state.
He urged the students to make use of the academy to develop their talents and excell in sports.
"You have really contributed to the development of our dear state, you are an icon of our state. What you have built here, you have given more life to people, you have given more hope to those that don't have direction and it shall be well with you.
"Am assuring you that by the time we get to abroad, we must have raised the hidden talents that we have in this university. Not only in this university, every Ebonyi person is going to get something here. And remember, anything we do, we remain the best.
"For the students, this is your project, it will help you to develop that skil in you, don't take it for granted", he said.
Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Michael Awoke also lauded Ugota for the basketball academy in the institution describing it as first of its kind in the university.
"This is the first in history and today marks one of my happiest day and it is just the beginning", he said.
In his speech, Ugota who is the Managing Director of Esithngton group, described the basketball academy as a symbol of vision, hope and empowerment of the youths.
"For me, I believe from experience and conviction that sports is not just a game, it is a platform for unity, for discipline, for leadership and of course for transportation.
"We also understand that sports connects bridge to destinies and we believe that through this platform here, we will be able to raise a lot of superstars.
"I want to also say that this court here is not just worthy of seeing and all that, it represents the vision to empower and invest in the hidden talents of our young people.
"This is a platform we believe, by the special grace of God, it will help to register Ebonyi State even in the global map. Ebonyi State University has produced great minds across all discipline and we know by adding this sports facility in this academic environment, it will help to open a new chapter in this school environment where our academic excellence will meet sports excellence", he said.
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