Parents of school pupils and young football talents in the
country have applauded the efforts of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, makers of
Cowbell Milk, Loya Milk and other food products, towards youth empowerment
through sports in Nigeria.
They gave the commendation at the ongoing Cowbell Football
Academy (CFA) 2016 Summer Camp, which holds at the Main Bowl of the National
Stadium in Surulere, Lagos.
Mr Niyi Adekeye, a businessman and a parent, who have two
kids attending the three-week summer camp, said Promasidor has been fantastic
in the execution of the CFA Summer Camp for over 6 years that his kids have
been registered with the Academy. ‘‘I can see the improvement in sporting
activities in my kids. It has indeed widened their horizon to encapsulate both development
in academics as well as extra-curricular activities during summer holidays like
this which is of great importance to their physical and mental well-being,’’ he
said.
He therefore called on Nigerian parents to enroll their kids
in initiatives like this in order to help their physical development as well as
curb idleness which could lead to societal vices during summer breaks.
Andrew Enahoro, Head, Legal & Public Relations,
Promasidor Nigeria Limited said that from experience, we know that sports keeps
children and youth out of trouble and mischief; it also discourages them from
crime and social ills.’’ He revealed that this motive was amongst other reasons
why Promasidor is championing such worthy causes in the society. ‘This will
further help their development and ultimately add value to the nation’s
sporting industry,’’ he stated.
He referenced the ongoing 2016 RIO OLYMPICS in Brazil which
has engaged millions of youths around the world positively and enjoined more
parents to key into the initiative to help their wards develop physical
strength which adds to their mental and productive state of mind as well as
produce great minds in societies.
‘Sports made me happy and kept me out of trouble, because
whenever I was out of school during holidays, I engaged in sporting activities
to develop my physical well-being,’ says Godwin Dudu-Orumen, Rector, Cowbell
Football Academy. Mr. Dudu-Orumen, a lawyer, journalist and sports businessman
revealed his motivation behind the academy. He lauded Promasidor for coming to
his aid to bring the Academy to life; describing the gesture as ‘‘a remarkable
contribution to the nation’s football.’’
Toyeeb Gidado Olakunle, who captained the Under-15 Team
Nigeria in the 2014 Youth Olympics in Botswana, is also registered with the
Academy and has this to say: ‘‘it has been an amazing journey so far with the
academy. The Summer Camp helps us in so many ways apart from sporting
development because we are being taught other things like leadership, that are
of great value to our personal development.’’
Toyeeb expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Promasidor for
championing the football cause which allows the grooming of players and future
sportsmen. He said :‘‘Promasidor has been very helpful to us by providing us
with the sports kits and other tools required to make this Academy a huge
success.’’
The Cowbell Football Academy 2016 Summer Camp which holds
for three weeks will end on Saturday, August 13th with
a grand finale match between different divisions playing against each another.
They will be rewarded with prizes, certificates of participation and Promasidor
products.
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