Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Rangers International F.C has bagged the membership of the United Nations, (UN) agency, Football For The Goals, FFTG, Sports247 reports.
According to the club’s statement, this is in recognition of the push by the management of the club ably led by Barrister Amobi Ezeaku, to actualize one of its strategic plans regarding community social impact.
In a letter endorsed by Maher Nasser, Director, Outreach Division, Department of Global Communications of the global body, it congratulated the Enugu based club side for its desires to be a member of the United Nations’ initiative, Football for the Goals as the club commits to advocating for the achievement of and implementing policies aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“As a member of FFTG, Rangers International Football Club, Enugu, now has access to defined resources, content and specialized expertise within the United Nations (UN) and the opportunity to collaborate, through this initiative, in convening, discussions and events alongside the FFTG membership of fellow football stakeholders,” stated part of the document.
The G.M/CEO of Rangers, Amobi Ezeaku Esq., in his reaction to the development, said, “This is a big achievement as it is no mean feat to be so recognized by a global body like the United Nations.
” It goes a long way in straightening our resolve to make positive impact in the lives of people through the game of football. With this, we have been further empowered to push on with our strategic plans and we are resolved to ensure that our club, Rangers International F.C becomes a champion for sustainable development and human rights and drives positive change within the football community and beyond.”