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Mark Hails Adaora Elonu’s Girl Child Project

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Mark Hails Adaora Elonu’s Girl Child Project

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja

An aspirant for the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) presidency, Igoche Mark has lauded the captain of the Nigeria’s female basketball team, Adaora Elonu for her Girl Child pet project and her efforts towards uplifting women’s basketball in Enugu State.

The forward, who was born in the US, who is a native of Okpatu in Udi Local Government Area,hosted a basketball camp on December 27, 2021 at the Indoor Sports Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu.

Reacting to the development,Igoche Mark praised Elonu for her kind gesture towards the development of basketball.

“I sincerely appreciate Adora Elonu for her gesture towards developing the game(basketball). She taught girls the basics of basketball and encouraged them to develop interest in the sports as a means of earning resources and attention.Her gesture is line with our core mandate in the New Face of Basketball.”Mark stated.

Elonu who plays basketball in the United States is in Enugu for the festive season and other engagements.

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