The Akwa Ibom State Authorities has pledged full help to Ibom Angels Soccer Membership forward of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Ladies’s Soccer League (NWFL) season.
The State Commissioner for Sports activities, Elder Paul Bassey, made this recognized on Monday when he acquired officers from African Sports activities Investor Restricted (ASI) — a world, UK-based sports activities funding agency — who visited Uyo on a facility inspection tour.
Elder Bassey described sports activities as a key a part of Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda, including that the go to by ASI got here on the proper time according to the Governor’s plan to develop sports activities within the state.
“His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno, locations nice significance on sports activities growth. Ibom Angels, made up of gifted and hardworking younger girls, is a crew near his coronary heart,” he stated.
The Commissioner added that Akwa Ibom has turn out to be a high vacation spot for sports activities funding as a result of peace, safety, and trendy amenities the present administration has delivered to the state.
The Founder and CEO of ASI, Mrs Abiola Ijasanmi — a former Chief Working Officer of the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) — stated their go to was a part of a nationwide inspection of high girls’s soccer golf equipment. The intention, she stated, is to lift the usual of the ladies’s recreation, enhance participant welfare, and strengthen the inspiration for future progress.
“That is the tenth state we’ve visited, and I need to say that Uyo is peaceable, safe, and really welcoming for funding. We’re impressed with the amenities and workers right here and sit up for working with you within the new season,” Mrs Ijasanmi stated.
Earlier, whereas welcoming the ASI crew on the Uyo Township Stadium, the Chairman of Ibom Angels FC, Prince Ukeme Ukpong, expressed optimism that the collaboration with ASI would encourage the crew as they aim qualification for continental competitions within the coming season.
Prince Ukpong highlighted the membership’s robust youth setup, gifted senior gamers, trendy camp, and devoted stadium as key benefits that make Ibom Angels stand out.
The ASI delegation, which included the agency’s Director of Operations, Mrs Andrea Grainger, additionally held a pep speak with the gamers and workers earlier than watching the crew’s coaching session. They later toured the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium, Uyo Township Stadium, and the membership’s camp amenities.
With the Prince Ukeme Ukpong-led administration committee in place, Ibom Angels are aiming for a stronger efficiency within the upcoming NWFL season, constructing on final yr’s progress and renewed authorities backing.
