Deaf Federation bemoans non–sponsorship of programmes: Nigeria
The Nigeria Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF), has lamented the non–
sponsorship of its programmes by corporate organisations and rich
Nigerians.
Uzoma Edwards, the Vice–President of the federation, told newsmen that
since inception, no organisation or individual had shown interest in its
programmes.
"We should not be underrated or ignored, we are able and fit in all
aspects of sports, Edwards said.
He commended the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) and the Nigeria
Football League NFL for its recent donation of jerseys and footballs to
the federation.
Accoridng to him, the NFA gave the federation two sets of jerseys and 20
footballs, while the NFL donated 20 footballs.
Edwards said the kit was being used for their preparation for the Africa
qualifier in Ghana in August preparatory to the Deaflympic Games in
Taipei, China in 2009.
He appealed to corporate bodies and individuals to assist the federation.
Source: http://www.thetidenews.com/
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