By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

The Chairman of Anambra State Sports Development Commission (ASSDC), Patrick-Estate Onyedum, has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo on the occasion of the 32^ndanniversary of the state creation.

He also congratulated the people of Anambra especially the sports community for their exploits in Nigeria and around the world.

Onyedum who spoke to journalists in Awka described this years’ anniversary as another opportunity for the people of the state to celebrate their statehood in spite of obvious challenges.

According to the Sports Commission boss, the sports sector, like some other sectors, has done well in uplifting the state.

He said: “The Anambra State Sports Development Commission under the chairmanship of my humble self wishes to congratulate our governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and the great people of Anambra on this occasion of our 32^ndyear statehood anniversary.

“Anambra is an A-state in many areas including sports. On this occasion, I want to specially celebrate our sportsmen and sportswomen, veterans and active for their contributions, for making Anambra and indeed Nigeria proud.

“Sports can only be better in Anambra, the future is brighter for our young talented athletes because we have a sports loving governor who is himself a sportsman, congratulations to us all.”

Onyedum further said that Anambra had intensified preparations for the National Youth Game billed for Asaba, Delta State next month.

He hailed Governor Soludo for approving the participation of Anambra in the forthcoming tournament.

While calling for the support of all, Onyedum poured special encomiums on sportsmen and women from Anambra State, both living and dead for their immense contributions to the development of the state and placing it on the world map.

The present Anambra State, aka Light of the Nation, was created in1991 with is administrative capital in Awka.