The Murtala Muhammed Foundation, a non-profit organisation, yesterday, announced that it is committing N100, 000 to the Youths Sports Federation of Nigeria’s (YSFON) General Murtala Muhammed Cup football tournament.
Mrs. Aisha Oyebode, Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, in a message sent to the 30th edition of the YSFON-organised General Murtala Muhammed Cup tournament, said the donation was aimed at encouraging the youth to reach their full potential.
“At the Murtala Muhammed Foundation we are committed to supporting development and to producing a better society for all. We strongly believe in the upliftment and encouragement of our youth. To them we will provide the necessary assistance to ensure that they reach their full potential,” Oyebode said.
The Chief Executive Officer described the youth as the future of the country and promised to mentor them positively.
She called on other organisations to support the activities of the Youths Sports Federation of Nigeria in nurturing future sporting ambassadors for the country.
The tournament, organised in memory of General Murtala Muhammed, Nigeria’s former Head of State, is meant to harness football potentials in Nigerian youths. Teams from 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja participated in this year’s Under-16 Boys and Under-17 Girls tournament.
The Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF), a non-profit organisation founded on the ideals of the Late General Murtala Muhammed, was inaugurated in 2001 and launched on the 13th of February 2002 to coincide with the 26th anniversary of General Murtala Muhammed’s assassination
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