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Delta State Governor, Deputy, DTHA Speaker, Leaders set to grace Ijaw/Itsekiri Peace, Unity Cup, Finals  Tomorrow Nov 29


Delta State Governor, Deputy, DTHA Speaker, Leaders set to grace Ijaw/Itsekiri Peace, Unity Cup, Finals  Tomorrow Nov 29

Ifeayi Okowa November 29, 2019
Governor Ifeayi Okowa will on Friday, November 29, 2019  present the first Prize of the most popular Ijaw/Itsekiri Peace and Unity Cup also known as Comrade Mulade Sheriff Peace and Unity Cup tournament. 

He lauded Governor Okowa and affirmed that the cup presentation is in line  with his slogan “Prosperity for all Deltans”  

The Grand Finale will have Ogidigben FC clash with  Okerenkoko FC and in the third Place, Kunukunuma FC will lock horns with Ajudiabo FC at Township Stadium on the 29th of November, 2019.

The final will be played at Benikrukru township field, Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West LGA, Delta State.

The Ijaw/Itsekiri Unity Cup competition is the brain child of the Founder and National Coordinator of the foremost NGO, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ),  Comrade Sheriff Mulade.  The football initiative runs with his vision to develop a peaceful coexistence in the riverine Communities most especially in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. 

Comrade Sheriff Mulade stated  that the drive is to use events like this to foster socio-economic and healthy development in communities, as well as peaceful co-existence among Itsekiri, Urhobo, Ilaje and Ijaw youths in riverine communities of Delta and Ondo states and their environs.

At a media parley in Warri,  Delta State,  the enigmatic Comrade Sheriff Mulade disclosed that Governor Okowa is expected to present the first Prize to the winner of the competition, while the Deputy Governor, Barrister Kingsley Burutu Otuaro and the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori are to present trophies to the winners. 

Speaking further with newsmen,  he appealed for collaboration on this ever green initiative and further requested that all well meaning people across the state be a part of the  important activities like the football tournament that will bring lasting solution to under development challenges in the area.

 

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