Team Nigeria of the Impact Kiddies Sports Project departs Lagos on Saturday (today) for Matera, Italy, where the squad will represent the country at the 34th edition of the MiniBasket in Piazza World Under-12 International Basketball Tournament, scheduled to run from June 21 to June 28.
The trip has been made possible by the sponsorship of Blueworld Cosmetics Limited, makers of the popular VIVON brand, whose Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ikenna Ekeagu, stepped in to back Team Nigeria as part of his continued commitment to youth empowerment and grassroots sports development in the country.
Officials of the Impact Kiddies Sports Project described the sponsorship as a significant boost that would ease the financial burden of international participation and ensure the selected children could proudly represent Nigeria and Africa at the global event.
They noted that Ekeagu’s support went beyond financial assistance, representing a strong statement of belief in the potential of Nigerian children to excel on the international stage.
Mr Ekeagu has built a reputation for investing in the growth and development of young people through various initiatives over the years, with stakeholders in the sports community describing him as a visionary whose generosity continues to create opportunities and transform lives. His sponsorship of Team Nigeria will give the young athletes the chance to compete on the world stage, interact with children from diverse cultures, and gain experiences stakeholders say will extend far beyond basketball. Related News LSSC backs Nigeria U-12 b’ball team for triumph in Italy Lagos backs National Games to develop talent SWAN urges Kano to immortalise 22 deceased athletes
