Mr Valentine Obienyem, the media aide to
former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, has
disagreed with Sports Commissioner Tony
Nnaecheta that the Willie Obiano
administration inherited dilapidated sporting
infrastructure.
Obienyem said the commissioner was either
misquoted or was unable to convey his
thoughts properly and endangered the facts.
The former aide said Obi was the only governor
who ensured the even development of all
sectors in Anambra State.
He said: “By the time he became governor, no
aspect of the state was working. In sports,
Anambra State lay prostrate. But today,
through the efforts of Mr. Obi, the state has
three mini-stadia, namely: Justice Ikpeazu
Stadium, Onitsha South Stadium and Awka
Stadium. Obii rehabilitated the Ime Obi and
Rojenny stadia at Onitsha and Oba.
“He re-introduced school sports. From 15th
position in 2011, Anambra came fifth in 2012
and third in National Schools’ Sports in 2013.
It won gold medals in the male and female
National Youths Sports Federation (YSFON) in
2012. This qualified Anambra to represent
Nigeria at the World Youths Sports Federation
in Oslo, Norway. In May 2013, Anambra
funded the state’s footballers to the world’s
pre-season tournament at Antalia, Turkey,
where six Anambra athletes were selected for
professional careers in Europe.
“Obi initiated the first Governor’s Unity Cup
and the first Traders’ Cup in 2013. He initiated
the first disabled sports competition. Obi
hosted the Flying Eagles twice and placed
members of old Rangers (Football Club) on
monthly stipends and provided buses for them,
the Ministry of Sports, the Anambra State
chapter of the Nigerian National Supporters’
Club and the National Youth Council.
“Rather than acknowledge this and build on
them – and even surpass them – Nnaecheta
described the state of sporting facilities as
shameful. When prominent persons in the state
said they voted the present governor because
of Obi’s achievements, what does the
commissioner think they were saying?”
Obienyem said the Justice Ikpeazu Stadium,
which prompted the commissioner’s reaction,
was built over seven years ago.
According to him, continuity means amending,
expanding or even shortening parts of the
stadium, where necessary.
The former aide noted such is the practice for
development everywhere, not the “ill-
motivated condemnation” that could be
deduced from the commissioner’s words.
He said: “I do not think the commissioner did
a background study of his ministry before
taking off; this is what good administrators do.
If he did, he would have known that the
Onitsha Local Government headquarters was
knocked down and relocated for Obi to build
the stadium under reference.”
Obienyem regretted what he called “a
misleading report by a commissioner,” adding
it was bad that in the midst of many false
stories on Anambra on the social media.
“Is this not the case of seeing chaos rising and
adding to it?” Obienyem queried.

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/obis-aide-disagrees-with-nnacheta-over-anambra-sports/190703/

The Obiano/obi rift is on

You are right! I think the rift is very healthy for the growth of our democracy and continued advancement..

FreeGlobe:
The Obiano/obi rift is on

Small by small, the truth is coming out

Anambra is stagnant for 8 yrs under obi

Contract award by Pete obi and never completed now, catta dey kill us here

Vonbonatel a.k.a Odenigbo2 continue..but I dey laugh you because Imo thread will pay fully for your stup1dity..

Peter Obi, CON. on the marble

Whatsoever on earth will make someone to start cloning another persons identity if not inferiority complex, so OdenigboAroli is now so powerful that someone can actually claim to be him inorder to cause confusion or get more attention?

Last time here i saw a dozzybaba and another phool opened a dozzzybaba, what dafuq you doing here kids...

My gee i believe u can still be a force here without claiming no OdenigboAroli, bros build your own personality, brand yourself and create image for yourself, stand out and project yourself in a distinct way please.
If the Odenigbo brand is a solid debater, learn how to debate, if he is too tribalistic build your own image around tribalism but try and appear different.
Why building your image around someone else?

OdenigboAroli2:
Anambra is stagnant for 8 yrs under obi

Obi, now a dying brand ....
Jonathan nnnnnnnnnn

Mr man una nodey tire over these juvenile attitudes here, day in day out, year in year out adults are playing children roles.

Must you reply him, must you threaten Imo State, did Obiano commissioned you "Agunaechemba 1 of Anambra State in Nairaland" ?

All the hell you folks doing here is pissing me off

oneeast2:
Vonbonatel a.k.a Odenigbo2 continue..but I dey laugh you because Imo thread will pay fully for your stup1dity..

TANiods doing AGIP policy since 1914. Now that Obiano is the one sharing the cookies, you will hear the type of adjectives that will be used to describe AdaObi, your heart will melt. Sycophants on Rampage - AKPUGA!