Comprehensive Societal Approach Essential for Sports Growth, Says RIFC Foundation Chairman
On June 27, 2025, Coach Ebere Amaraizu, Chairman of the Rangers International Football Club Foundation, emphasized the need for a comprehensive, society-wide approach to drive effective sports growth and development. Speaking during a sports development meeting with Mr. John Eli, Secretary of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) Enugu State, he stressed that mobilizing all stakeholders is essential to maximize participation and impact.
Coach Amaraizu, a graduate of the National Institute for Sports (NIS) and a certified IOC/NOC sports administrator and manager, advocated for strategic partnerships and heightened awareness of sports education to attract stakeholder support. He highlighted the importance of securing assistance for facilities and sponsorship by delivering intentional, high-quality programs that consistently engage stakeholders. “Sports is a powerful tool for community cohesion, integration, and self-discovery,” he noted, affirming YSFON’s pivotal role in fostering stakeholder buy-in and participation to achieve its mandate.
In his remarks, Mr. John Eli commended Coach Amaraizu’s dedication to using sports as a problem-solving tool and pledged to strengthen collaboration with him to advance YSFON’s objectives. He expressed gratitude for Amaraizu’s significant contributions to sports development.
Representing the Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation, Executive Director Reverend Chukwudiebube Nwachukwu thanked Mr. Eli for engaging the Foundation’s Resource Centre. He underscored the critical need to prioritize athletes’ and coaches’ mental health, affirming the Foundation’s commitment to providing technical and professional support to YSFON to enhance mental health initiatives in sports.
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