By Michael Ovat -Awka
The Anambra State deputy governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, has flagged off the maiden edition of Anambra Tennis tournament governor’s cup.
The flags off ceremony took place at the Anambra Country Club, Awka, on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026.
Speaking shortly after declaring the tournament open, Dr Ibezim commended the Anambra Country Club and the sponsor of the tournament, Mr. Clem Ifezue who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Audi Company Limited,and partners for keying into governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s vision of making sport a tool for health and physical development in the state.
He urged them to sustain the initiative.
In his speech, the President of Anambra Country Club, Ozo Ejiamatu Damian Enekwechi, while appreciating the deputy governor for honouring the invitation, noted that a total of 16 Tennis Clubs across the state participated in the tournament.
He also commended the media for projecting the activities of the club.
Also speaking, the sponsor of the tournament, Mr Ifezue, announced that the first runner’s up will go home with the sum of 1 million, second runners up N500,0000 while others will get N100,000 each for participating.
It was gathered that the tournament is in support to governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s commitment to sport development in Anambra state.
It was also gathered that the event is part of the club’s continued efforts to promote sports development, nurture young talent, and encourage active youth participation in tennis and other global sporting activities.
The event also in attendance the state commissioner for Sports Development, Hon Patrick Aghmba and the leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra State Council, led by it Chairman, Comrade Patrick Anaso.
