FCT karate association tasks young karatekas on hard work

The FCT Karate Association has tasked young karatekas on building their careers on resilience and hard work.

According to the matron of the association and honourable black belt holder, Hajiya Maryam Tahar during a literary program in conjunction with Read and Reap, held to honour a patron of the association Prof. Okey Ikechukwu expressed her delight with the growth of the association while urging karatekas to aim for success.

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“I’m happy to see that there are four generations of Karatekas present here. All the young ones should take Karate as an important part of their lives. The sky is your limit and I hope to see many of you as National and International champions,” she said.

A member of the association, Sensei Essien Allen appreciated the efforts of the celebrant in developing the game in FCT.

“You are a leader to us, we are grateful for your contributions to FCT Karate Association and the Karate Community,” he said.

Ikechukwu thanked and admonished all present for honouring him saying “I thank the leaders of Karate in Abuja and everyone present. In this Art, whatever belt you wear is a sign of resilience. This hierarchy is not based on favour. There is no shortcut in life; you should all continue to work hard for any level you attain.

He also expressed his disappointment with the poor treatment of Nigerian Students just as the event ended on a solemn note as a minute of silence was held in honour of two fallen heroes of the Association, Sensei Iruobe Godwin and Sensei Akpovruvie Aaron.