The Akwa Ibom State Boxing Association has sent forth her retired head coach, Coach George Edet OFFIONG with cash gifts as a show of appreciation
Speaking during the sent forth ceremony at the Uyo township stadium, the vice chairman of the Association, Hon. Chief Effiong Edet Effiong said the sent forth ceremony in honour of the retired state boxing head coach was necessitated by the dynamics coach George brought into boxing in Akwa Ibom state during his service as head coach from 2011 to 2014.
Chief Effiong while thanking the Association for the noble Idea, explained that the gesture was a way of showing gratitude to the retired coach and rekindling the spirit of love , unity amongst the coaches, athletes and the Association members for better productivity in 2025.
"We as an Association decided to celebrate you for successfully serving the state for thirty five years and retiring in good health with a lot of medals recorded both at the Youth Games, National Sports Festival, continental and inter-continental championships.
" We will be calling on you from time to time as we prepare for competitions to assist us with your experience as we pray for more fruitful years in good health for you".
Also, an Olympian who is now the head of boxing in Akwa Ibom State, Coach Effiong Asuquo applauded his retired colleague for working hard to ensure that Akwa Ibom state remains a hurb of boxing in Nigeria through the discovery of young boxers and impactful outings in all competitions.
Reflecting on the experience gathered while working with coach George Offiong, coach Asuquo pledged to work harder to improve on the solid foundation he has meet as the new boxing head coach in Akwa Ibom State.
Responding, retired coach George Offiong appreciated the Association, the coaches and the athletes for finding him worthy to be the first head coach to be honoured and celebrated after retirement from service.
Coach Offiong in an emotion laden voice offered prayers of Blessings to the new head coach, the Association and the boxers assuring the Association of better productivity in 2025 and beyond.
Coaches, Athletes and Sports stakeholders from other sports were present and all poured encomiums on the retired head coach
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