African Pillar of Sports and Senate Committee Chairman on South East Development Commission ( SEDC), Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has congratulated Remo stars on 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League title win.
Kalu commended the players, visionary leadership of the club’s proprietor, Kunle Soname and commitment of the officials of the private owned football club for their skills and determination.
Recall, during Kalu’s stint as Governor of Abia State(1999-2007), Enyimba International FC was repositioned, with the team clinching the premier league title in 2001,2002,2003,2005 and 2007. He also won the CAF Champions League Cup back to back in 2003 and 2004.
The international business mogul who is also a soccer enthusiast stressed that football brings people together and ultimately promotes peace and unity.
In his goodwill message on Sunday , Kalu called on stakeholders in the sports industry in Nigeria to focus on grassroots sports development in order to discover talented players in their prime.
He said, “I felicitate with Remo stars for
securing their first-ever top-flight title with three games to spare. The players demonstrated their capability , commitment and desire for success. The victory of the team is well deserved and encouraging.”
Kalu advocated for more private sector participation in sports development, adding that sports should not be seen as a leisure activity but a business opportunity.
