Presidential chief of workers, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila’s sports activities officer, Eric Olanrewaju Otinwa has showered encomiums on merchandise of Group Motion Via Sport (CATS) for staging a mini-competition in honour of their late coach, Hyacienth Nkwocha.
Sports247 gathered that Honourable Otinwa pushed apart his busy schedule in Abuja and an impending journey to Morocco for the Africa Cup of Nations for him to be a part of the memorial competitors on Sunday at Legacy Pitch of Lagos Nationwide Stadium, Surulere.
By the way, Otinwa, who was beforehand a councillor in Surulere native authorities, had earlier been a participant and later an official of CATS, which was headquartered at Ok. Kotun Mrmorisl School off Bode Thomas Road, whereas sponsored by The British Council for ten years.
He disclosed in a press assertion launched by the secretary-general of Nigerian Grassroots Soccer Federation (NGFF), Pastor Oscar Ezinwa Emmanuel that he was pleased with the revived interactions and cordial reunion that Sunday’s occasion accorded him, whereas additionally reviving recollections of concepts all of them shared with Coach Hyacienth throughout their days collectively at CATS.
Otinwa, who’s the creator of ‘Council Autonomy & Grassroots Governance,’ disclosed in his press launch that he was impressed to provide out free copies of his e book to the esteemed personalities he had the pleasure of assembly as soon as once more after a number of years of separation resulting from their varied private endeavours.
He acknowledged at size: “My beloved CATS Household, it was certainly an amazing pleasure reconnecting with all of you whom I had the privilege of coaching a few years again, and creating time to honor the reminiscence of our late coach, a person who formed us into the champions we’re immediately.
“I noticed faces that I might hardly acknowledge, and many who I remembered so vividly. I used to be actually touched and emotionally overwhelmed to fulfill so lots of you, and I have to say that I’m ecstatic to see you all thriving, wholesome, and dwelling life to the fullest!
“Not a single one in all you appears to be like like they’ve had it tough – no illness, no psychological struggles, simply pure pleasure and success!
“I had the honour of assembly Mr. Femi Fasetire, Pastor Oscar Ezinwa, Coach Yisa, and Coach Sunny Epochi. I have to say that it was a nostalgic journey down reminiscence lane. I’m grateful to have labored with every one in all you.
“I’m thrilled to supply a replica of my e book to those 4 unimaginable people. Many due to the organizers of the occasion – you actually did an incredible job! My suggestion is that we make this an annual celebration, a time to reunite, reminisce, and recharge.
“In reality, I’m so impressed that I’ve determined to provide six extra copies of my e book to the household. The ten copies can be handed over to Savage (the occasion coordinator) for correct supply.
“As soon as extra, I’m honoured and humbled to be a part of this unimaginable household. Thanks for permitting me to be one in all you. Heat regards.”
