When in January 2021, the Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji commenced the construction of a series of mini-stadiums with the first ground breaking ceremony held at the Isieke Community Stadium, Isieke Ibeku, Umuahia North LGA, many could have doubted the determination of the Speaker to not only spread the project across different towns I the State but also to see to the maintenance of standards, infusion of jaw-dropping aesthetics and completion of the projects.

As a leader who believes strongly in the welfare of youths and the well being of the general populace, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji who himself is a certified engineer and the PDP flagbearer for Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency at the 2023 general elections, has shown uncommon grit and commitment to the projects most of which are either already completed and awaiting finishing touches before commissioning, or, are at different advanced stages of completion.

Like he has reiterated during some of his outings, Mr Speaker embarked on the mini-stadium projects as his own contribution towards the desire of the Abia populace to embark on physical exercises for their wellbeing and that of the youths which, beyond keeping fit, will also serve as an avenue for them to ply their sporting trade, exhibit their scintillating football skills with the possibility of being discovered by both local and international football agents, academies and clubs for the purposes of going professional. This will surely launch the youths to stardom in addition to the socioeconomic benefits that will accrue to the host communities.

In doing this therefore, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji is leaving a lasting legacy whose positive outcomes will outlive him, outlast generations after him and remain a reference point for what quality leadership should be about: vision, tenacity and posterity!

From Isieke to St Stephen's Umuahia, from Oboro to Olokoro, from Umuopara to Ubakala, from Ariam Usaka to Afugiri, and more, Mr Speaker's legacy mini-stadium projects will surely give room to our innumerable pool of Abia youths who wish to shine like a million stars in the sky of sporting engagements!

With Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, the limits are beyond the sky!

Courtesy: Media Unit of the Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly

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