‘INSPIRE ME’ - by RIFC Foundation
Rangers International Football Club Foundation Launches "Inspire Me" Program to Empower Youth in Enugu
Enugu, Nigeria – April 9, 2025 – Coach Ebere Amaraizu, Chairman of the Rangers International Football Club Foundation, has emphasized that the "Inspire Me" Program, launched in collaboration with the Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation, Coli Mental Health Academy, and Campus Technology Life Initiative (CTLI), is a deliberate and solution-oriented initiative aimed at fostering sustainable development among children and young individuals. The program aligns with the Rangers International Football Club Foundation’s community framework, focusing on empowering youth through self-discovery, resilience, and innovation.
Coach Amaraizu, a trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Coach and graduate of the National Institute for Sports (N.I.S.), made these remarks during the "Inspire Me" engagement held at the Rangers International Football Club conference room (Antelope House) on Abakiliki Road, Enugu. The event welcomed pupils from Carmel Nursery and Primary School G.R.A. and Loyola MaryMount Independence Layout, Enugu Southeast Nigeria. He highlighted that the program is designed to help participants uncover their strengths, address weaknesses, seize opportunities, and transform challenges such as worries, anxieties, fears, and stress into positive attributes. "The 'Inspire Me' Program is not just about self-discovery," Amaraizu noted. "It’s about equipping young people with the tools to be innovative, resourceful, and capable of unlocking their potential for sustainable growth."
The initiative features a structured curriculum with measurable outcomes, emphasizing values, standards, morals, and discipline to promote ethical and moral development. It aims to inspire a generation of resilient, principled individuals prepared to contribute meaningfully to society.
Leadership Commends Initiative
In his opening address, Barrister Amobi Ezeaku, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Rangers Management Corporation, praised the Rangers International Football Club Foundation’s efforts under Coach Amaraizu’s leadership since its inception. He described the "Inspire Me" Program as a top-tier initiative that aligns with the club’s strategic vision and international best practices for societal improvement. Barrister Ezeaku encouraged the pupils to embrace resilience and perseverance, drawing inspiration from the club’s storied history of overcoming adversity to achieve greatness. He introduced them to legendary Rangers players, highlighting their exceptional qualities, values, and principles that have cemented their legacy, urging the children to emulate these traits.
Psycho-Social Engagement and Multi-Sport Framework
A key component of the program was a psycho-social engagement session facilitated by the Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation in partnership with their school - Coli Mental Health Academy. This session focused on self-awareness, empowering participants to understand their personalities, unlock their potential, and cultivate innovation and resourcefulness. The children were also equipped with practical tools to manage stress and anxiety, learning to transform fears and worries into strengths.
The program introduced a multi-sport framework to promote holistic well-being, with a particular focus on taekwondo. Participants explored the martial art’s core tenets—integrity, indomitable spirit, perseverance, courtesy, and self-control—through interactive activities. Additional sessions included group work centered on the "3Ds"—Discipline, Determination, and Dedication—helping the children identify their emotions and channel them constructively.
Fire Safety Education
The event concluded with a fire safety education segment led by officials from the Enugu State Fire Service. The children received lectures on fire prevention techniques, practical demonstrations on escaping fire safely, preventing outbreaks at home, and operating fire extinguishers. In a hands-on exercise, participants were taught how to set a small, controlled fire and extinguish it using extinguishers, gaining valuable life skills in a safe, supervised environment.
A Vision for Sustainable Development
The "Inspire Me" Program reflects a collaborative commitment to addressing the developmental needs of children and youth in Enugu. By combining mental health support, sports education, and practical life skills, the initiative seeks to foster a generation of self-aware, resilient, and resourceful individuals. Coach Amaraizu reiterated that the program’s intentional design and problem-solving focus make it a cornerstone of the Rangers International Football Club Foundation’s mission to drive sustainable community development.
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