Gov’t hails MTN for promoting University
sports
By Njodzefe Nestor
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The Minister of Higher Education,
Chancellor of Academic Orders, Prof Jacques Fame Ndongo has lauded MTN Cameroon
for promoting talents in the University Milieu by being the main sponsor of yet
another edition of the University games, a yearly sporting jamboree that brings
together students from state and private higher institutions of learning in
Cameroon
The
20th edition of the games was played at the University of Bamenda from the 21st
to the 29th of April 2017 under the theme “University Games 2017: twenty years
of promoting talents for national development, peace, unity and the emergence
of Cameroon.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the
games on April 29th, Prof Jacques Fame Ndongo thanked MTN and other sponsors
for their contribution which undoubtedly enabled the University of Bamenda to
host the games especially as they were hosting it for the very first since
their creation in 2010.
According
to officials of the National Federation of University Sports, FENASU, MTN
provided trophies, medals and allowances to athletes, provided sports equipment
to athletes and officials, and organized socio-cultural activities with
renowned artist to spice the games amongst others.
In
the 20 years history of the annual sports jamboree, the leader of
telecommunications in Cameroon has been sponsor for the 15 consecutive time
since 2003.
“The
University Games go beyond sports. Reason why MTN will support fan clubs and
offer about 4515 participants amongst whom are 3246 athletes from 19 public and
private university institutions, students and other visitors the opportunity to
familiarize with the new digital world MTN. Teams of trainers shall be deployed
on the ground to engage the public on the use of innovative technologies” a release
from the company before the start of the games reads.
According
to the CEO of MTN Cameroon PhilisiweSibiya, sports helps the “hyper motivated
athletes to become leaders” of tomorrow.
“As
a leading operator, we have the duty to support them in their development. This
justifies our presence yesterday, today and tomorrow. We also have the duty to
actively support the University community of Bamenda that is hosting these
games for the first time” she observes.
With
the 2018 edition of the games to take place at the University of Maroua, there
are hopes that MTN Cameroon will still respect her engagement to support
university students towards promoting effort and excellence.
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