MTN CHAMPS Season 2 Kick off.

Governor of Cross River State, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, flagged off the 2nd edition of the MTN CHAMPS season 2 tournament at the U. J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar.The Governor was represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey.

The event started with dance display by Seagull Carnival Band and Diamond Band, accompanied by the Diamond Brass Band and Cross River State Dance Group.

The Grand Finale had great athletics both boys and girls from different parts of Nigeria.This event is a World ranking competition 2024 (World Athletics).
We had students from different reputable Secondary Schools in Calabar, Cross River State.

Mr Bambo Akani the CEO MTN CHAMPS appreciate the Cross River State Government for their support and commitment. Mr Bambo with excitement also applauded the participants wishing them success. He narrated his long time experience of sport in Cross River State even before he travel across the world.
Mr Bambo never regretted bringing the final to Cross River State because this is were football started in Nigeria (Cross River State)

He assure Nigerians that in future to come the brand CHAMPs will produce more athletes representatives across the world. Once again thank you Cross River State Government

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The Deputy Governor Rt. Hon Peter Odey first of all appreciate the amiable Governor of the state, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu for this magnanimous development of sport growth in the state, he welcome MTN to the state, ensuring them safety as they continue the journey to improving youths in the Nation here in calabar.

Cross River will be top in sport, our state is ready to bring young stars representing Nigeria in future in every categories of sport- Rt. Hon. Peter Odey.

Most of you might not know the history of sport in Nigeria, but sport begins in Cross River State here at the UJ Esuene Stadium many years ago – Rt. Hon. Peter Odey

In attendance from the state executive were the Commissioner of Sports Development, Hon. Mrs Agnes Atsu, Commissioner of Industry, Dr Mathias Angioha, Wealth Creation and Employment Commissioner, Hon. Patrick Egbede and his Social Welfare and Community Development counterpart, Bishop (Mrs) Margaret Ene, Ekpenyong Akiba, Esq, the Special Adviser on General Duties, and Mr. Ekanem Ekpenyong, the Special Adviser on Sports Development, along with other prominent government officials.

Also from the MTN wing Executive in attendance were, Mr. Shoyinka Shodunke, Chief Information Officer
MTN, Nigeria. Bambo Akani Making Of Champs CEO along with other prominent MTN officials.

This event is proudly sponsored by the Cross River State Government, State Sport Commission, Athletics Federation of Nigeria AFN.