Nigeria Rugby takes grassroots development programe to Primary School in Anambra

Nigeria Rugby takes grassroots development programe to Primary School in Anambra

Hassan Abdulsalam 12:58 - 04.07.2023

During physical education, a representative of the Nigeria Rugby Federation paid a visit to Ojiakor Primary School in Adazi-Nnukwu Town, Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State, to orientate the kids on importance of the game.

The Ojiakor Primary School pupils in Anambra State have been exposed to Rugby as part of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation's (NRFF) efforts to grow rugby at the grassroots level in Nigeria.

During physical education, a representative of the Nigeria Rugby Federation paid a visit to Ojiakor Primary School in Adazi-Nnukwu Town, Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State, to orientate the kids on importance of the game.

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The official introduced the tournaments and programs set up by the nation's Rugby Federation to the students, who emerged in batches according to their levels (senior and junior).

The pupils, who were wearing yellow tops and red shorts with yellow stripes as part of their school uniform, paid attention to their professor as she delivered her lessons in Igbo to facilitate communication.

According to her, "I am a teacher just like your academic teacher, so I implore you to respect what I teach you without distractions.

"I am here on behalf of the Rugby Federation to scout for both male and female players that will develop enough to represent Anambra State and Nigeria in foreign-based competitions.

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"Those chosen will go abroad to represent Nigeria in Rugby competitions beyond what you play around here in the school field." BSN translates from Igbo.

The development consolidates the structure being built under the incumbent President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation - Ademola Are, following the recent successes experienced by the Nigeria National Rugby Union team.

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