Former Director of the National Sports Commission, Dr. Patrick Ekeji, has applauded Rangers International Football Club for establishing the Rangers International Football Club Foundation, describing it as a bold step toward greater community impact and sustainable development.
Dr. Ekeji gave the commendation in his hometown during a courtesy visit by Amb. Kennedy Onwunali, Community Ambassador of Rangers International FC Foundation, Imo State.
The visit briefed him on Onwunali’s new dual role as Local Government Football Administrator for the Imo State Football Association and as Community Impact Ambassador for the Foundation.
Noting that Rangers International FC Foundation is Nigeria’s first football club foundation delivering life-changing programs for children and young persons, Dr. Ekeji expressed delight at the initiative.
A former player of Vasco Da Gama and Rangers International FC, he said the Foundation aligns with international best practices and is a welcome development for Nigerian football.
He commended Rangers International FC management for the initiative and pledged his support through the Community Impact Ambassador to expand outreach to children and young persons across communities.
Dr. Ekeji also praised Amb. Onwunali for his steadfast commitment to sports development and youth empowerment, using sports to disrupt factors that drive offending behaviors — a hallmark of Rangers International FC Foundation’s work.
