Former President Goodluck Jonathan has inaugurated the GEJ Sports Club, in Yenagoa, with a call for partnership with stakeholders in the sector towards nurturing young talents in Nigeria.
Jonathan made the call on Sunday night, at the opening ceremony held in his compound, where the sports club is situated.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some of the athletes, who participated in the opening ceremony, were awarded various gifts for their performances at the ceremony.
The pair of Aruera Jonathan, son of the former President, and Pabara Omie, came first in the Lawn Tennis mixed double category while Prof Osomu and Comfort Alex, came second.
In the veteran category, the pair of Elder John Jon-joh and Justice T.I Cocodia placed first, as Chief Kemi Prefah and Esan Dede took the second position in the mixed double category.
For the junior category, Aliyah Precious emerged winner of the under-10 category, while Fatayei Yakaih emerged champion in the under 14 event.
In his address, Jonathan called on relevant stakeholders to partner with the club, to help grow and nurture young talents, stating that it was the vision of the club to raise young talents that would eventually become world champions.
He commended all for attending, as he explained that the GEJ Club House would accommodate different indoor games.
