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NEW: Governor Mbah receives EPL trophy, seeks Guinness’ partnership to grow sports in Enugu

...Why we choose Enugu - Guinness

Governor Peter Mbah has expressed his eagerness to partner with Guinness Nigeria PLC to accelerate his administration’s sports development effort, describing the state as the home of sporting legends, who have ruled the world of sports as well as home of abundant talents for the future.

Mbah spoke when a team of Guinness Nigeria’s management showcased the English Premier League, EPL, trophy, to him at Government House, Enugu, today.

It is recalled that Guinness Nigeria and the Premier League partnered to bring the iconic silverware for display in Enugu on Friday, May 16 and in Lagos on Saturday May 17 and Sunday, 18 to give EPL’s teeming fans in Nigeria the rare opportunity to experience the trophy.

Speaking during the presentation of the trophy at the Lion Building, Enugu State Government House, Mbah noted that beside putting in place legislative frameworks for sports development, his administration was also embarking on a massive reconstruction of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium and Awgu Games Village preparatory to hosting the 2026 edition of the National Sports Festival.

“Like Guinness, we regard sports as a positive force in Enugu. We are not surprised that the Guinness flagship event is being held here in Enugu. Just like Guinness, we also see sports as a platform to foster social cohesion. We are not just paying lip service to sports; we actually have our skin in the game.

“We believe that the EPL is quite a spectacle with audiences across the world and you couldn't have chosen a better city for the flagship event than Enugu.

“Again, since here is the home of Rangers and since we have also recognised that this is where it all happens, let us begin to think about more collaboration with Guinness to see how we can secure endorsement with the Guinness corporate brand. This should be on the table because Rangers also won the 2023/2024 Nigerian Premier League title.

“We are just about giving the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium and Awgu Games Village a new lease of life, making sure they meet FIFA and World Athletics standards ahead of the National Sports Festival. So, we look forward to more strategic collaboration with Guinness. We are quite a business-friendly state,” he stated.

Earlier, the leader of the delegation and the Corporate Relations Director at Guinness Nigeria PLC, Rotimi Odusola, described Enugu State as the spiritual home of sports in Nigeria, noting the exploits of Rangers.

He said it was only natural to choose Enugu for the display of the EPL silverware, given its history and the great job Governor Mbah had done in repositioning the state.

“Some may wonder why Enugu. There is a reason for us to choose Enugu as the first place in Nigeria since this trophy arrived yesterday. It is because we know that Enugu State is the spiritual home of football in Nigeria. As a young football lover, I can't forget all of the stories around Enugu Rangers football team.

“I want to also appreciate you for the work you are doing. The last time I was in Enugu was in 2022 and I have seen remarkable improvements in Enugu State since my last visit.

“This presentation of the EPL trophy is an opportunity for us to reinforce Guinness Nigeria being a business that has been intricate in the fabric of Nigeria for 75 years. We also want to use this opportunity to create magical moments for our consumers and members of the public through the collaboration between Guinness globally and the English Premier League,” he added.

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Waoo this is lovely.

Enugu people that live in Enugu is this man really working as they tend to make us believe in the media or he is just

SadiqBabaSani:
Waoo this is lovely.

Enugu people that live in Enugu is this man really working as they tend to make us believe in the media or he is just

The people I called said the man is flawless. Do I even need to ask, the pictures of his successes litter social media. Completed all abandoned projects in less than 2 years and initiated much bigger ones and doing them with speed and accuracy.

Bad mouthed people will rise up 10 years later and convince us he didn't work for his people.

PresidObi:
The people I called said the man is flawless. Do I even need to ask, the pictures of his successes litter social media. Completed all abandoned projects in less than 2 years and initiated much bigger ones and doing them with speed and accuracy.

Bad mouthed people will rise up 10 years later and convince us he didn't work for his people.

You wanted to stylishly digress to Obi matters. The first set of people that painted Obi black are the same Set that want everyone to believe he is the Messiah.

tollyboy5:
You wanted to stylishly digress to Obi matters. The first set of people that painted Obi black are the same Set that want everyone to believe he is the Messiah.

Peter Mba is God sent to Enugu state.

Peter Obi was excellent as governor of Anambra state.

Full stop.

PresidObi:
Peter Mba is God sent to Enugu state.

Peter Obi was excellent as governor of Anambra state.

Full stop.

Obidient earliest reports says otherwise

SadiqBabaSani:
Waoo this is lovely.

Enugu people that live in Enugu is this man really working as they tend to make us believe in the media or he is just

Why not visit to see things yourself

Make I hear say na dey real trophy be that.