Indigenes of Bagaji-Odoh in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State and adjourning communities of Omala Local Government Areas of kogi state have celebrated one of their own, Mrs Idakwo Joy, Assistant Coach of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, for her contribution to the team’s historic achievement on the global football stage.
Mrs Idakwo Joy was part of the technical crew that guided the Flamingos to become the first African team to lift the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup,
In a congratulatory message by Atabor Julius, former Secretary Omala Local Government council,and a prince of Odo, said the entire indigenes of the community applauded her as a rare gift and an extraordinary daughter whose dedication, discipline, resilience and commitment to sports development has brought honour to the people.
He noted that her achievement goes beyond football, stressing that it represents the determination of Nigerians to excel internationally and demonstrates that individuals from rural communities can make meaningful contributions to global success.
According to statement, Idakwo Joy’s accomplishment has placed Bagaji-Odoh, Omala LGA and Kogi State in the spotlight, while inspiring young people, particularly girls, to pursue their ambitions in sports and other fields of endeavour.
Atabor ,further described her as a role model for the younger generation, noting that her journey and contribution to the Flamingos’ success would encourage aspiring female athletes and sports professionals to believe in their abilities.
The community expressed hope that the historic achievement would open greater opportunities for Mrs Idakwo Joy and mark the beginning of more remarkable accomplishments in her coaching career.
” We congratulate the people of Bagaji-Odoh, Omala Local Government Area, Igala nation Kogi State and Nigerians at large, for the achievement as a collective victory worthy of national celebration.
“When one of us rises, the entire community shares in the glory. Bagaji-Odoh to the world”. The statement declares.
