A skilled Nigerian teenager, Miss Edeh Osinachi Jennifer, is presently in China with her U17 football squad.
She went overseas right after taking the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
As per Alex Onyia’s post on X, the girl’s mother was not too happy about it, thinking her daughter’s studies were being neglected.
Nonetheless, the coordinator assured the concerned mother and promised to ensure a good balance between the girl’s education and her football pursuits.
Alex Onyia wrote on X: “Today we received a wonderful news from China. One of my village youngsters Miss Edeh Osinachi Jennifer is currently camping with her U17 team in China.
“Her mother has been so worried because football has become a major distraction to her daughter and that she wants her to stop. The program administrator counseled her mother to let her (Osinachi) be. Stopping her totally will further affect her studies negatively he warned.
“He met with Osinachi after much discussion, and agreed to create a balance between her academics and her football career. She was allowed to attend several training camps within the country during the period of our lesson program.
“She wrote Jamb on the 23rd of April before meeting up with her team in Lagos from where they eventually travelled to China. Osinachi is a star in the making and she is a living testimony of our mantra From Ngwo to the World.”
Nigerians stormed the comments section to share their thoughts about the post
Ada Amadioha reacted: “I understand her mother’s concerns. Education is important. However, we must encourage our younsters to take advantage of all opportunities.”
Justice Uwandu added: “Each time I see your post on my tl, I nod my head in satisfaction. Thank you for all you do.”
Adakaibeya said: “Your village people must really be proud of you. I’m so proud of you too, I always tell my husband about you and your love for education and organised society.”
Dare to dream wrote: “This man is not even a governor of a state and his making so much impact. God bless you always. sir.”
