One of the longest serving football Administrators in the Nigeria Professional football league Pastor Emeka Inyama has bowed out as the Chairman of Umuahia Nigeria professional football league side Abia Warriors.
In a Valedictory meeting held in his honor, staff and management of Abia warriors praised Pastor Inyama for his administrative acumen which ensured that the club moved from the Nigeria National league to the Premier League for the past 10 seasons following it’s promotion.
Club Sporting Director, Elder Godson Eluwa, Accountant, Chidiebere Nwaogwugwu, Media Man,Igwe Onuoha , Secretary Abia State FA and the Secretary Nnenna Wokukwu amongst other’s praised the chairman for leaving a lasting legacy as he bows out and pleaded he keeps his doors open at all times since his experience and vast knowledge will still be required to steady the ship of Abia Warriors even in his absence.
Responding, Pastor Emeka Inyama thanked his fellow board members, management, staffs and players and the technical crew for their support all the years he held sway adding that after serving for 16 years in his capacity, it was time for him to leave the stage
He apologised to those he may have offended unknowingly in the course of carrying out his duties and pleaded for forgiveness.
Pastor Emeka Inyama commended the Abia State government for the opportunity to serve and urged the Staffs to extend same support they gave him to whosoever will step into his shoes.
The Occasion featured prayers for Abia Warriors, the Chairman and Abia State in general.