Platoon 6 has emerged winner of the Lagos NYSC Batch A, Stream 2 Female Volleyball Championship, sponsored by Promasidor Nigeria, makers of Cowbell, Top Tea and Onga.
The match, played at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos, saw the Champions defeating their counterparts from Platoon 5, two sets to one, after a fascinating encounter that lasted about 90 minutes.
Udeh Doreen Chiamaka of Platoon 6 also emerged as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the match.
“Stand up, stand up for the champions…” was the song that rented the air from the ecstatic NYSC Corps members and supporters as Mr. Cyril Akhanemhe, the Lagos Sate NYSC Director handed the trophy to the captain of Platoon 6 team. The Director praised the efforts of Promasidor Nigeria towards the success of the tournament. He equally noted that the championship has provided a platform for the State’s NYSC to fish for quality talents that can represent the state and the nation at international championships. Akhanemhe added that the company has consistently created excitement for the Corps Members lodged at the Orientation Camp and that it has continued to make their stay there enjoyable.
Mr. Uduak Isang, Regional Sales Manager, Promasidor Nigeria, who had earlier presented medals to the silver-winning Platoon 5 team, commended the two teams for the determination and the spirit of sportsmanship displayed in the finals. He promised that Promasidor Nigeria will continue to support sports and healthy lifestyles among Nigerian youth. According to him, the tournament has, over the years, become what Corps members in the state look forward to; promising that Promasidor will not relent in its efforts towards developing the sporting skills of the youth in Nigeria.
Meanwhile, Platoon 7 won bronze medal in the contest.
