Former Senate President David Mark has urged Nigerian youths to embrace football and entertainment in other to build the Nigeria of our dreams.
Mark who said this at the opening of the 2015 Mark d’Ball Basketball Competition in Otukpo, Benue.
He said “I urge young people to take part in at least one sport and the sky will be their limit.
“Jamaica is a small country but they rule the world in athletics; we in Idoma land can produce world champions in so many sporting activities.
“I will also encourage youths to emulate popular comedians like `Clint the drunk’, singer Tecno and others who are making waves in the entertainment industry.
“These people have made impact in the society; so, I urge you to build that talent which can see you become national and international figures.
“I want to see our young ones do something productive in the society in order to build the Nigeria of our dream.”
He also reassured the people of Otukpo that he will develop grass roots sports.
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