The Patron of the United Nations Institute for Peace and Governance UNIPGC, Ambassador Marshall Jonathan Daniel Ojadah, has revealed why he accepted to be conferred with the Grand Patron of The Spartan Eagles Of Nigeria, a Football Club.
Speaking at the reception where he was honoured few days ago in Lagos, Ambassador Jonathan Ojadah who is also the IRDCUN Permanent Representative to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA, said that, it is indeed a great honour to be chosen for such a highly responsible position, as a Grand Patron of a football club association in Nigeria.
He pointed out that, though he is already a Patron of highly placed global institutions, he will gladly accept this honour because, “it is an honour that comes from my home land, Nigeria. I am humbled to be chosen for this honour, despite my youthful age, but I guess sports comes with youthful age too.”
Ambassador Marshall Jonathan Ojadah went ahead and asserted his commitment to the development of football and sports in Nigeria.
“Being the Grand Patron of this body is a role that I am ready to play. And I want to assure you all that I will, to the best of my power, support the association and the players to excel and bring out the best in everyone,” he said.
To practically show his support and commitment, Ambassador Marshall Jonathan Ojadah, donated a lump sum of money to the Spartan Eagles of Nigeria, and called out his friends among the guests at the event to support his gesture. Within a few minutes, his financial support, was doubled to the joy and happiness of the excos and members of Spartan Football Club at the event.
In an event that was attended by family, friends and well-wishers, Ambassador Marshall Jonathan Ojadah was presented with a formal letter for his new role and position as Grand Patron of Spartan Eagles of Nigeria , a certificate of honour and his Football player t-shirt which represents the Number 1 personality of the Club, amid loud applause.
The event witnessed speeches and commendations from the exco members of Spartan Eagles of Nigeria and some special guests of honour.
Ambassador Marshall Jonathan Ojadah, seized the opportunity to acknowledge and recognise some of his team members who have been with him. He awarded them certificates of loyalty and support and commended them for their steadfast work over the years.
At the event were lawyers, young businessmen and ladies, football players, reknown coaches, among them were: ACP Victor Olayiwola Owadogbon (rtd), a former Assistant Commissioner in the Nigerian Police Force, Mr David Abidemi Adewoye, National Secretary, Spartan Eagles of Nigeria, Mr Noble Eze Oluchukwu, Amb. Anyanwu Wilfred, Kupoluyi Babatunde, Honourable Diamond David, Kingsley Obiaku, Nwagwu Chigozie, Prince Femi Adefalujo, Ayomike Mercy, Otunba Femi Kazeem, Amb. Dr Ezekiel Isidahomen and wife Mrs Ezekiel Isidahomen, Mr Ohi Akpengbe, Rotimi Ojo, Fabian Edaba, Ilechukwu Chibuike and a host of others.
His Excellency, Amb, Marshall Jonathan Emmamuzo Daniel Ojadah is a Nigerian diplomat, businessman, humanitarian and philanthropist. He is a native of Aviarha, Isoko North LGA of Delta State.
