From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin
The Chief Executive Officer and Publisher, Truth Live News Media, Mr. Darlington Okpebholo Ray, yesterday, said that the Dr. Asue Ighodalo Unity Gold Cup will engender unity among the youths across the 18 Local Government Areas of Edo.
He disclosed this at the unveiling ceremony/press briefing of the maiden edition of Dr. Asue A. Ighodalo Unity Gold Cup in Benin
Mr. Okpebholo said that importance of football cannot be overemphasized in the area of fostering peace across the globe, hence Truth Live News Media decided to partner Edo State Football Association to sponsor the tournament.
“This momentous occasion is not just a celebration of football but a testament to the spirit of unity and empowerment that Dr. Ighodalo strives to instill among the youths of Edo State.
“The Dr. Asue Unity Gold Cup stands as a symbol of togetherness, peace and inclusivity, bringing together youth teams from the vibrant corners of our state -team Edo South, team Edo Central and team Edo North.
” Through the power of football, we aim to bridge gaps, foster understanding and promote harmony among our young citizens, transcending political boundaries.
“For us at Truth Media Communications, publishers of Truth Live News, we share in Dr. Asue Ighodalo’s vision for Edo State which encompasses a commitment to youth engagement and empowerment”, Okpebholo said.
Okpebholo represented by Mr. Toba Owojaiye, said that the tournament serves as a proactive step towards realizing that vision, emphasizing the values of peace and unity that is crucial for the development of the state.
Okpebholo added that he is delighted to announce that Truth Live News in collaboration with the Asue Ighodalo Support Groups both in the diaspora and across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state is joining hands to make the tournament a soccer fiesta a reality.
He maintained that the unwavering support of Dr. Ighodalo himself for this championship reflects a shared dedication to the well being and progress of the youths of Edo State.
Speaking further on the tournament, he said it will witness four teams battling it out for the coveted gold cup with the winning team claiming not just the trophy but also a commendable prize of N250,000.
He said the spirit of the competition extends with the second and third place teams receiving prizes of N150,000 and N100,000 respectively.
The CEO of the Truth Live Media Communications Ltd, appealed to the citizens of the state to come together to celebrate not only the prowess on the football field but the collective strength and unity of the youths.
Earlier, chairman, Edo State Football Association, Mr. Newton Fred Erhunmwuse, thanked the sponsor of the tournament, Darlington Okpebholo for promoting sports in the state.
He said he got the call from the publisher of the Truth Live Media to he him organize such a tournament and that the Edo State Football Association sees this as a honour done the state and the association.
Erhunmwuse called on other well meaning Nigerians to emulate Okpebholo and contribute his quota to development of football in the state to stem youths restiveness in the state.
Caption Representative of Mr. Darlington Okpebholo, Mr. Toba Owojaiye presenting the trophy to the Edo State Football Association chairman, Mr. Fred Erhunmwuse in Benin City, yesterday.