By Juliana Nwachukwu
Chuba Ikpeazu Stadium, Onitsha, came alive on with excitement on August 1, as hundreds of party supporters, youths and sports enthusiasts gathered for the grand finale of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Onitsha North and South Sports Competition, sponsored by Senator Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah, APGA Senatorial Candidate for Anambra North Senatorial District.
The event commenced with a colourful health walk through major streets in Onitsha, drawing participants from both Onitsha North and Onitsha South Local Government Areas before culminating in a thrilling grand finale at Chuba Ikpeazu Stadium.
Speaking through the activities, organisers described the sports competition as part of Senator Oduah’s continued efforts to promote youth engagement, healthy living, unity and community development across Anambra North.
The event attracted several APGA leaders and government officials, including the Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Edward Obiefuna Ibuzo; Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Hon. Patrick Agha Mba, APGA Candidate for Onitsha North II State Constituency, Hon. Shedrack Uwamaka Okafor; APGA Mayoral Candidate for Onitsha North LGA, Hon. Ezennia Emelie Ibekwe.
Others were the APGA Mayoral Candidate for Onitsha South LGA, Hon. Ikechukwu Mofus Ezeoba; APGA Chairman, Onitsha North LGA, Hon. Okwy Maduekwe; Senior Special Assistant on Security, Hon. Chiejina Obieze; APGA State Welfare Officer, Hon. Martin Obika Obataobie, as well as councillors, ward chairmen, youth and women leaders, and party faithful.
The competition ended on a high note, with participants praising the initiative for encouraging sportsmanship, strengthening community bonds and creating opportunities for youth engagement.
Observers noted that the programme further underscored the growing role of sports as a platform for promoting unity and grassroots participation in community development across Anambra North.
Juliana Nwachukwu is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
