Athletes 4, RSBA Begin  Basketball Clinic, Today

A  Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) under the aegis of Athletes 4 and Re -Orientation Initiatives, in conjunction with Rivers State Basketball  Associate (RSBA) will today commence a three- day basketball programme.
The programme tagged “Tonye Jekiri Time To Give Back Basketball Camp/Clinic” is scheduled to hold at  basketball court, Niger/Bende Streets, Old Port Harcourt township.
According to the organisers, the programme is free for all participants, as Tonye Jekiri has paid for all logistics and conference materials.
“ The event is to commence from Wednesday through Friday this week,  9am daily”.
Tonye Jekiri , is an indigene of Rivers State, plays for the country’s national basketball team  D’Tigers and presently playing professional basketball with Unic Karzan of Russia.
The coordinator of the programme, Coach Fubara Onyanabo, said the give back series was his own little way to contribute to better the society especially his community.
“ Having hosted  the time to give back challenge and veterans showcase earlier, this clinic will be for  ages seven to 16.
Each participant will be given branded reversible basketball uniforms and certificate of participation. Outstanding ones will be awarded with plaques and souvenirs,” Onyanabo said.
The national junior basketball coach, equally said that about one hundred and fifty participants were expected to attend the programme with  a meal per day, saying that the three- day event will feature basketball skill development, life skills teachings, a mini championship and talks on various topics like; The Gain of seeking God first as an athlete, The menace of cultism, Internet fraud, Yahoo plus(money rituals) and place of education and discipline in sports, he stated.

By: Tonye Orabere