Don Lulu Calls on Abia Students to Embrace Sports and Entrepreneurship; As NANS-JCC Football Competition Kicks-Off<\/p>\n
Abia-born businessman, philanthropist politician, and United Nations Peace Ambassador, H.E Mayor Lucky Igbokwe (Don Lulu) has kicked off the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Committee (JCC) Inter-Campus Unity Cup amidst excitement on Tuesday 6th November 2024 at Abia State Polytechnic Field in Aba, Abia State.<\/p>\n
During the kickoff, the United Nations Peace Envoy advised the students to be focused and embrace hard work to navigate today\u2019s economic challenges.<\/p>\n
Mayor Igbokwe urged them, to embrace practical skills in their academic learning. <\/p>\n
\u201cIn today\u2019s world, it\u2019s essential to develop skills beyond the classroom,\u201d. \u201cCultivate your God-given talents and focus on skills that can bring financial independence for you and your families” he posited.<\/p>\n
The Sports competition organized by NANS-JCC, Abia State, is aimed at using sports to unite students from different campuses of tertiary institutions within the state.<\/p>\n
Mayor Igbokwe\u2019s team, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, celebrated a victory in the opening match, securing a win by one goal against their opponent.<\/p>\n
He attended the event alongside guests such as Emmanuel Okenini (E-Bello) of Latinos Lounge in Umuahia, Orlando Okparaocha, and Abia Polytechnic Rector, Engr. Dr. C.K Okoro.<\/p>\n
The philanthropist also donated generously to the event, highlighting his commitment to youth empowerment and sports development in Abia State.<\/p>\n
He further encouraged students to get involved in local and national politics and stay away from drugs. \u201cFocus on activities that foster unity, harmony, and mutual respect,\u201d he admonished.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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