Johnkennedy Uzoma, Owerri
The Chairman of Heartland FC of Owerri, Charles Ezekwem has expressed his immense gratitude to the Governor of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha for the provision of a brand new bus to the Naze Millionaires.
Speaking shortly after receiving the bus, at the Cenotaph Owerri, Ezekwem declared that Ihedioha’s gift was a “perfect independence gift,” stressing that the governor has once again matched his words with action.
He promised to reciprocate the confidence reposed in him and the board by the Governor by working hard to get results.
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The Governor while handing over the keys of the vehicle to Ezekwem, commended the vigor and passion with which the board has carried out her activities, promising that his government would always be there for the team.
He recalled with nostalgia how Heartland was saved from going on relegation last term, even before he assumed office.
Others present at the handover ceremony were the members of the Heartland board such as Henry Nwosu (MON) Coach David Adiele (MON) Emeka Asor,(Board Secretary) Godson Onyemaobi, Levi Njoku ,Chief Allwell Nwakali, Chief Chukwudi Ifeanyi (General Manager), Chief Fan Ndubuoke (Chairman Imo State Sports Commission) the management team and the Supporters club who were on cloud nine, singing and dancing.