By Timothy Nwobodo

The Federal House of Representatives member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu has once again pledged his commitment to develop sports at grassroots and youths of Nigeria with a viwing to giving them fertile ground to excel in the careers.

He made this statement while congratulating the football team of National Grammar School Nike Enugu, on their win at the final of the Seconday Football Tournament in Abuja.

“Congratulations to National Grammar School Nike, Enugu State for making our dear State proud. We must continue to invest in grassroots sports and youth development. Make no mistakes, I saw hope and resilience in the eyes of these amazing young men.

“I was particularly touched when one of them urged us not to fail their generation. We must not fail them.” he said.

National Grammar School Nike, with rich history in sports, as a result of emerging victorious, represented Nigeria at the International School U-15 football competition in Togo, organised by the Confederation of Africa Football, CAF.

It could be recalled that the lawmaker organized and sponsored the U-15 football completion in Enugu named after him, the Hon. Chimaobi Atu U-15 football tournament with the intention of harnessing talents and engaging young minds.

Interestingly, the team that won the tournament in Enugu would later win the National School Tournament in Abuja, defeating all the states that participated. From Abuja, they represented Nigeria at the Continental School Tournament in Togo.

Honourable Atu and the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, respected Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka were with the team where they came third.