By Silvernews
The Imo State Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Obinna Onyeocha, has expressed the state government’s readiness to partner with the Kelechi Anuna Foundation and other organizations committed to sports development in the state.
Hon. Onyeocha made this known when former Nigeria international and founder of the Kelechi Anuna Foundation, Kelechi Anuna, paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Owerri.
The commissioner commended the Imo-born basketball star from Imo Mbaitoli Local Government Area for his continued contributions to sports growth and youth empowerment both in Nigeria and abroad.
“I’m impressed with what Kelechi Anuna is doing through his foundation. The state government will continue to collaborate with individuals and organizations that share our vision of discovering and nurturing young talents,” Hon. Onyeocha stated.
In his remarks, Anuna, a United States-based businessman and sports executive, pledged to leverage his vast network and relationships with Nigerian and international sports personalities to attract investment into Imo State’s sports sector.
He emphasized that the next phase of his foundation’s activities in the state would focus heavily on grassroots sports development, which he described as the “bedrock of future champions.”
Anuna further reiterated his commitment to creating opportunities for young athletes across the state through training, mentorship, and international exposure programs.
The partnership between the Imo State Ministry of Sports Development and the Kelechi Anuna Foundation is expected to strengthen talent discovery and enhance sports infrastructure across the state
