Governor’s Cup: Etisalat Reaffirms Commitment to Sport Development
Etisalat Nigeria, has
reiterated its commitment to talent discovery and development in the country’s
sport sector. Director, PMO and Operational Support, of the company, Ndidi
Okpaluba made this known at the Grand Finale of the 2013 edition of the Governor’s
Cup Lagos International Tennis Championship, held at the Lagos Lawn Tennis
Club, last weekend.
According to her, the
monumental success that Etisalat Nigeria has recorded in the last five years is
due to the support and patronage the company has continued to enjoy, from
Nigerians. She added that this explains why the company is committed to
supporting activities that is targeted at benefiting the nation and the
citizenry, one of which is sport.
Okpaluba said, “The
Governor’s Cup Lagos International Tennis Championship is more than just
supporting Tennis; it is a partnership that we believe will uplift the nation’s
sporting sector. The five-year partnership between Etisalat and the tournament
organizers has proved productive, as can be seen from the success of this
year’s and previous tournaments. We are delighted at the high standard that was
demonstrated at this year’s tournament and we commend the LOC for its excellent
organizational skills, which has been one of the reasons for the success of the
tournament over the years”.
Governor of Lagos
State, Babatunde Raji Fashola was among the dignitaries that graced the finals.
Over 300 students drawn from various schools in Lagos were also in attendance.
In the finals, Ante Pavic and Gioia Barbieri emerged winners in the male
and female categories respectively. They were thrilled with a musical
performance by fast rising Hip-Hop artiste, Olamide.
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