N3m, Awards for Grabs as Foundation Partners Anambra Community to Host Sport Fiesta

By Praise Chinecherem

The Joseph Onuorah Foundation (Deme Deme) has disclosed its preparedness to partner with Ndiowu Town Union (NTU) in Orumba North local government area of Anambra State to host 2025 Ndiowu Sports Fiesta.

Founder of the Foundation, Dr. Joseph Onuorah (Deme Deme Na Orumba) who disclosed this in Awka said the week-long community sporting event would bring together people of the community in a spirit of unity, healthy competition and celebration.

He said the event targeted at promoting sportsmanship and community development would run from December 24 to 31, 2025, at the Community Secondary School, Ndiowu.

He said, “The Ndiowu Sports Fiesta is designed as a grassroots initiative to promote sportsmanship, teamwork and youth empowerment among Ndiowu’s indigenes at home and abroad.

“It aims to rekindle communal bonds and create a festive platform where the values of discipline, excellence, and cooperation can be celebrated through sports.

“The competition will feature athletics (for females only) and veterans’ football matches, alongside the main village football tournament involving all villages in Ndiowu.

“The event promises to deliver thrilling sporting moments while fostering unity and cultural pride within the community.”

Onuorah listed attractive and prestigious cash prizes and medals to be won by competitors to include Gold: ₦1.5 million, Silver: ₦1million and Bronze: ₦500,000 respectively.

“In addition to the top prizes, several individual awards will be presented, including: Highest Goal scorer, Most Valuable Player (MVP), Best Goalkeeper, Best Referee and other Merit Awards recognizing outstanding contributions.

Describing the Sports Fiesta as more than just a competition, Onuorah said, “the competition is a vehicle for youth empowerment, social cohesion and community development.

“Through sports, we can inspire our young people to stay active, united, and focused on excellence. Ndiowu has a rich history of talent and resilience, and this Fiesta is our way of celebrating that spirit.

“The Joseph Onuorah Foundation has continued to champion initiatives that drive education, social welfare, and economic empowerment across communities in Anambra State and beyond.

“The Ndiowu Sports Fiesta stands as another testament to its enduring commitment to giving back and promoting positive social values.

“The Ndiowu Town Union (NTU), co-organizers of the event, has expressed excitement about the collaboration, noting that the Fiesta will add color to the festive season while strengthening village unity.

“The NTU President praised the Foundation’s consistent role in uplifting Ndiowu’s youth through various developmental programs.

“The event is expected to attract indigenes from across Nigeria and the diaspora, traditional leaders, sports enthusiasts, and well-wishers who will gather to cheer their villages to victory in a spirit of camaraderie.

“The Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing education, healthcare, youth empowerment and community development.

“The Foundation has initiated and supported numerous projects aimed at improving lives and fostering unity within communities.”