The Coordinator of Agege Dean- ery of Catholic Men Organisa- tion of Nigerian, Engr. Godfrey Ofowosah, has said that the object of the annual men football fiesta in his Deanery tagged the “Dean’s Cup” involving all the Catholic Men within the deanery is to ensure that there is a balance between the spiritual and the physical.
He spoke during the opening of the 2024 edition at St. The- resa’s Catholic Church, Ifako Agege, Lagos, witnessed by over 1,000 men from 14 Parishes that made up the deanery.
He said, “This competition is meant to evangelise our men for Christ, win more souls to God and also ensure that our mem- bers are physically and mentally fit for a healthier living.
Engr. Ofowosah tasked all men on the need to be steadfast towards the things of God.
In his chat with our Correspondent, he reiterated that sports has become one of the best tool for evangelisation as it brings people together and also ensures that they are more unit- ed than ever.
Speaking on behalf of the Dean of Priests, Rev. Fr Sebas- tian Ngene, and the Chaplain of the CMO, Rev. Fr. S. Appiah, Rev. Fr. Charles Onuoha, Parish Priest and Coach of his Parish, St. Christopher Catholic Church Okeodo said, “Our doctrine de- mands for both our spiritual and physical nourishment for the wellbeing of our body and soul.
Rev. Fr. Onuoha said, “It has become absolutely necessary for men to participate in sporting activities like football to help in the reduction of daily stress and strains associated with living in a metropolitan city like Lagos wherein the hustles and bustles of city life are on the increase. In his remarks, Uche Okpa- laeke, the General Secretary of Agege Deanery Catholic Men
Organisation in his contribu- tion, thanked the organisers and the authorities of the Catholic Church in Agege for embracing the much needed exercise as it has brought more unity and un- derstanding among members.
A member of the local orga- nizing Committee, Mr. Edwin Okekpe, a Chartered accoun- tant, commended the authori- ties for giving men opportunity to ease themselves from stress.
In the same vein, the Chair- man of the Local Organising Committee, Enyinnaya Vital- is, stated that the exercise has reduced his personal stress, brought inward peace to his per- son and made him more relaxed than ever.
The hosting Parish Priest, Very Fr. Michael Onwudiegwu, in his words urged men to use the opportunity to relate with one another, show love and have a deeper sense of understanding about the things of God.
