…”It’s for Olympics mentorship program for schools in Imo
By Nkechi Ojukwu
Following today’s era of sports development in the World which has elevated many youths and their families at various levels, a former Super Falcon player,Miss Desire Oparanozie has formed ,the Desire Opraranozie Foundation ( The Opraranozie9 Initiative), she
Miss Opraranozie who spoke to newsmen recently in Owerri explained laid
held Olympics Mentorship program to train secondary schools students in Owerri, Capital of Imo State
According to her she is carrying out the project in partnership with the France Embassy, with the Theme: “SPORTING ACTIVITIES IN SCHOOLS — PARIS 2024.”
The program is in line with the Olympics programs hosted by France and this is one among the activities the Country rolled out in this Olympic season for schools and with other Foundations.
She revealed that it is to ensure that the public and communities across Nigeria are intimated about the Olympics.
And also,she explained that it is a mentorship and motivation program to secondary schools students from the ages between 12 and 17years.
Miss. Opraranozie further disclosed that the program is not limited to a particular sport activity, but it’s main purpose was to encourage those school pupils and students who do not participate in sports to be engaged and involve in it, “because we known the benefits of sports and it can engage our young people to get off the streets and prepare them for better future that is the reason for this event”
She maintained that,” in the aftermath they will understand the benefits attached to sports activities and key into it and combined it with their education”.
She was of the opinion that sports helps in shaping and giving young people the right thinking as well as better lives.
She assured that the Foundation will do subsequent programs to hand pick those that have do well for future exploits to showcase their talents to the World through the industry .
The founder of the Desire Opraranozie Foundation, maintained that their future programs will be of visiting secondary schools in the state.
Speaking to some students from the various schools in the event, one of topmost sports son of Imo State , Mr. Emmanuel Amuneke, advised them to be focus in everything they are doing despite challenges of life, hence they known exactly what they are pursuing.
He revealed that at some stages of process in life that they will never be noticed, adding,”as a small boy I was in Imo State at my 4years and actually left at my 10th year to Lagos because I was playing football always and my mother thought I will stop.
Then when I got to Lagos,my love for football increased, it got worse .when i got there.
I want to encourage you as young boys and girls to believe in yourselves and do not listen to people, for they will discourage you but hope in God, who is above will be your stepping stone”.
” I’m excited to be in this program and I appreciate my sister for creating this opportunity and bringing up this Foundation to encourage the younger ones. We all need to be part of this project to make it grow, you can reach me at all times, I am part of this project because young people have to be motivate,” he promised.
