Akwa United must rise up to the faith of greatness as true representatives of the Akwa Ibom People. I welcome whole heartedly your decision to change the jersey to the state colour of orange in the true spirit of Dakkada This is the new order and as Dakkada Ambassadors you should traverse the length and breadth of this country propagating the moral transformation and spiritual rebirth that is now the hall mark of our great state……”
This was the charge of His Excellency Governor Udom Emmanuel, Thursday at Uyo when he received an update on the preparedness of the team for the current professional league from the Hon Commissioner of youth and sports Sir Monday Uko and the club chairman Mr Paul Bassey.
In his briefing, Mr Bassey told the governor how the team is ready to make the state proud by not only going back to Africa but ensuring that they stay there.
“We have one of the best coaches in the land in the person of Abdu Maikaba and we have also signed some credible and tested players who can hold their own in the league.
“We believe the league will be tough this year especially as regards the wear and tear on the road given the addition of two clubs from the far north and the number of mid week matches that have been introduced as the League Management Company is determined to end the league by July to align with the European Calendar yet we share the binding faith that with God all things are possible…..”
The Sports loving Executive Governor in his response charged the team to be true ambassadors of the state by imbibing discipline and all other virtues expected of role models that they are
“Akwa United is the sports flag ship of the state. It is a club that unites all of us cutting through all barriers including political and we must therefore ensure that we keep the flag flying anywhere we go to.”
He promised to get a new bus for the team.
“Since air travel which was such a credible option has become very unreliable, we will do everything in our power to support you. Just go ahead and win your matches home and away.”
Presented with the new Club jersey, the Governor promised to watch live more Akwa United matches this year.
The state sports Commissioner Sir Monday Uko thanked the Governor for his love for sports and the emancipation of the youths in the state. He promised that everything will be done to justify the confidence and resources that have been expended to give the youths of the state a credible platform to excel up to international level. “Your Excellency we will justify the confidence that the Governor and indeed all good people of Akwa Ibom state have reposed in Akwa United and indeed all other football clubs and sports outfits in the state,” he said.
