By Akpan David, Calabar
As part of the humanitarian activities marking the 2024 Divine Birthday of the spiritual leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, the organization is sponsoring Sports Festival.
The sports fiesta will feature football and table tennis and athletics among secondary schools in Cross River State.
The BCS Sports Festival is billed to take place from Wednesday 13th – Friday 14th November, 2024 at the U. J. Esuene Staduim, Calabar, Cross River State.
Chairman of the BCS Sport Festival, Patriarch Obioma George explained that the tournament is another medium to ascertain stars that will be further trained professionally and technically.
He said it will help to empower young minds who have found delights and pleasure in sport activities as well as encourage the spirit of oneness and unity which football represents.
Also speaking at the kick off of the football match, Secretary of the Sports Festival, Ogarekpe Ekpezu disclosed that the sport event will involve several secondary schools in the state.
He said that winners will not only smile away with mouthwatering prizes but budding stars would be identified.
Head of BCS Events Management, Ogar Osim said, “It is a well-known fact that the leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu is the Pillar of sports. Amongst other kind gestures, he is a promoter of sports and good fortune and His contributions to developing sports talents in the State and beyond cannot be overstated.”
Osim explained that the Divine Birthday celebration of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu billed for 20th November, 2024 is expected to bring together people from different parts of the world to Calabar for a one week spiritual and humanitarian service.
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