The Executive Director of NASCO Group, Idris Nasreddin, has reinstated his company’s commitment to partner with sports associations in Nigeria, by declaring that, “We have big plans for Tennis in Nigeria”.
Idris Nasreddin made this declaration when members of the Nigeria Tennis Federation paid him a courtesy call in his office in Jos the Plateau state capital on Friday, 19th of August, 2022.
Recall that members of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), were in Jos for the first ever Zonal Championship by the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) which served off in Jos the Plateau state capital on the 17th of August, 2022 had five (5) states and the FCT Abuja in attendance.
The Championship which is the first of its kind was geared towards catching them young and improving Nigeria’s chances in the world of Tennis, had over 100 children in attendance between the ages of 10 and 16.
Addressing Executive Members of the NTF and the Plateau Tennis Association members present, Nasreddin said, “Definitely, we have big plans for Tennis in Nigeria. We are committed and really ready to work with you to set up that foundation, so I am interested in knowing some of your plans in the future starting from the grassroot level to the senior level”.
“We have everything it takes; we just have to give more opportunities to the younger generation because Tennis is not a sport like other sports that you can start late and quickly pick up.
“I think in Tennis, we have a lot of catching up to do. I think if we do certain things from the grassroot level, I think definitely Nigerian athletes will definitely be in the top 20-30.
“We are very honored you chose to come to Jos as your first destination for your junior tournament. It’s definitely a step in the right direction, the children are the future. If you want to develop tennis, you have to start from the grassroot.
“By you coming to Jos, you’re making a very strong statement and encouraging us even more”, he concluded.
Earlier NTF President, Engr. Ifedayo Akindoju who was represented by Senior National Coach, Rotimi Akinloye, appreciated NASCO Group for always giving back to the society and urged NASCO Group to consider Tennis considering what they have done to other sports, reminding the Executive Director of the NASCO Tennis Tournament that used to hold in Jos.
The courtesy visit had in attendance, Mr. James Amidu, Head Treasury/Credit Controller, Alh. Shehu Nyalun, Group Manager Admin/HR and Mr. Stephen Adetolu, Customer Relationship Manager all of NASCO Group, while members of the Tennis Federation include, Nuhu Ayuba, Chairman Plateau Tennis Federation, Abulude Dayo, SG NTF and Mohammed Ubale, Junior National Coach