Onitsha Country Club has officially commissioned its newly renovated state of the art Squash Hall, a significant addition to its array of sporting facilities.
The event which attracted prominent individuals, including men of the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police Force, also featured award presentation and Timjan Health Drink international promotional tournament closing ceremony.
Renovation of the historic squash hall is part of the club’s efforts to strengthen the age long relationship with the Nigerian Army which dates back to 1974 when the vicinity served as a playground for the Nigerian Army.
In his opening remarks, the royal father of the day, Igwe Charles Ezeudeogu of Ichida represented by the Chairman of Ichida Great Forum Onitsha branch, Mr. Chika Ezenwarie commended the club for giving a face lift to the oldest standing building in the arena and for maintaining a good relationship with the Nigerian army.
The Squash Hall was named after Igwe Ezeudeogu for his active involvement, contributions, and impact to the club.
Addressing members of the club, the special Guest of Honour at the event, Lieutenant Cornel Ayuba Nandang said that the Squash game remains a very important event cherished by the Nigerian Army.
Lieutenant Cornell Nandang, who is the Commanding Officer Fourteen Field Engineering Regiment, Nigerian Army Onitsha, said that the vicinity once served as the Nigerian Army Barrack Onitsha, and appreciated the club for remembering their roots.
Speaking to the ABS in an interview, the President, Onitsha Country Club, Chief Kingsley Anietonwa expressed satisfaction at the turn out of the event and to the Nigerian Army for honouring their invitation, which he said was a testament that their relationship is still intact.
Chief Anietonwa observed that the Onitsha Country Club aims to encourage a broader participation in sports, disclosing that plans are in place to establish a tennis academy where children from the community will have access to sporting activities.
He appreciated the Anambra state Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo for the massive road constructions in the area.
The club seized the opportunity to present and launch the trophy won at the 2022, 2023, and 2024 Fada Pita Tennis League, competed amongst all the sports clubs in Anambra state.
It also presented trophies to the members of the club who emerged champions in their just concluded internal tournament.
The champions are Chief Emeka Emewulu, Sir Martin Ezeamalu, Mr. Innocent Chukwukelu and Mr. Ugochukwu Onyia.
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