...Hold Career Mentorship Programme For EDDI School Girls
AgegePulse Magazine
The Nigerian Women Football Leagues (NWFL) in collaboration with Lagos State Government has called on school girls to consider venturing into sporting activities alongside their studies for a brighter rewarding future.
The charge was given at a career mentorship programme held at Government Girls College under Lagos Education District One Agege, where hundreds of School Girls were encouraged to take advantage of the enormous opportunities embedded in sports in line with their God given talents.
The Career Talk was part of events used to herald the staging of the maiden Nigeria Women Football League Champions Shield title which was eventually won by Rivers Angels after defeating Nasarawa Amazons 4-3 on penalties at the Agege Ultramodern Stadium.
According to the Chairman of Nigerian Women Football League, Mrs. Aishat Falode, the Career Mentorship Programme is aimed at teaching and encouraging over 1000 schools girls across the country on how to make the best use of the opportunities available in sports for them.
Aishat Falode appreciated Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on his tremendous investment in quality education and sports development in the state.
She said, 'If the future of young girls is secured, the future of the Nation is secured as well. Girl child is an asset to the society. She needs quality education combined perfectly with career chosen sports, i.e being a doctor and a footballer.
"There are lots of career opportunities in sports ranging from sports journalism, broadcasters, physiotherapist, players agent, sports merchandising, nutritionist amongst others. However, you need to be focused, disciplined and resolute, then, the sky will be beginning of your shining stars." Falode concluded.
On her part, the Tutor General and Permanent Secretary of Education District 1, Agege Dr. Mrs Yinka Ayandele was full of praise for Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and NWFL - the organisers of the mentorship programme for the wonderful initiatives and opportunities given to the students, stressing that it should not be a one-off show so as to help the children pursue their chosen career in sports at early stage.
"We appreciate our amiable Governor, His Excellency, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode and the Executives of the NWFL for this laudable initiative. Although, the female football team of Education District One has been doing well previously, we are confident that they will become more victorious with the career mentorship programme.
"What we want from our children is to remain focused on their studies as they strive for a career in sports. We want them to see the business part of sports and balance it with education. Through education, they will make most beneficial use of whichever aspect of sports they venture into." Dr Ayandele stressed.
Sharing her experience with the girls, Super Falcons striker, Rasheedat Ajibade said being a sport person has pitched her among kings and queens across the world. She said, "As a student and footballer, I started travelling round the world through the round leather game when my parents didn't have international passports. I've used sports to bring fortune to my family, you can do it too."
