The President of Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF), High Chief, Engineer Toke Aka, has called on all sportsmen and women as well as administrators in the country and those in the diaspora to continue to use their unique God-given talents to unite the country.
Aka made this passionate appeal on Sunday in Kabba, Kogi State where he joined millions of Nigerians to celebrate the country’s 63rd independence anniversary.
“As Nigeria celebrates its 63 years of Independence, there is the need for us in the sports sector of the economy to reflect on our success stories, challenges, setbacks and failures, however, more importantly, is the need to celebrate those that have continued to achieve successes despite these challenges and our sportsmen and women have done so.” Aka, the Managing Director of Kadegg Nigeria Limited stated.
“From our rich football, basketball, scrabble, athletics, boxing, table tennis, weightlifting and wrestling just to mention but a few, our hard-working athletes and administrators have added colour, glory and unity to this great country with their outstanding performances on the continent and the world.” He further said.
Engineer Aka, therefore, called on the States and Federal Government as well as the private sector to adequately fund the sports sector for it to continue to play its multi-purpose roles in the nation.
“Yes, music, films, fashion, arts and entrepreneurship, there are notable Nigerians that have continued to represent the country in other parts of the world through their creativity, talents and performances but sportsmen and women are beacons,” Aka stated.
The former cricketer turns Scrabble administrator and Scrabble encyclopedia, stressed that each day, sports keep adding value to the country, so it must be well nourished to continue in that routine.
“Take a look at the kids in Asaba, Delta State for the National Youth Games. It’s all smiles from them. No tribal talk, no politics, no religious argument, it’s all about sports and setting new records and goals, that’s what we are talking about.” He added.
“As we go about celebrating our 63rd independence anniversary, let all sports stakeholders continue to work toward making the sector grow. The hydro Engineer said.
