Emzor also supported the Barcelona striker with the
sponsorship of the 8th Annual Asisat Oshoala Football Competition for Girls – a
pet project initiated and owned by Asisat to offer a veritable platform for
young girls with interest in football to hone their skills and showcase their
talent.
The preliminaries of the football tournament were staged on
December 24, while the finals were held on December 25.
Speaking during the welcome reception held on Christmas day,
December 25, 2023, in Lagos, the Group Managing Director/CEO, Emzor
Pharmaceutical Industries Limited represented by Mrs. Uzoma Ezeoke, Executive
Director of Emzor Pharmaceutical industries Limited, described Asisat as a
motivation and a good role model for young people to emulate.
She also commended her for making Nigeria proud with her
numerous awards chief of which is her record sixth time CAF African Women’s
Player of the Year award.
She said Emzor celebrates Asisat for her remarkable
achievements, and for being a good example of the resilient, can-do spirit that
propels Nigerians to success anywhere they found themselves, affirming that the
company was proud of its association with the iconic international football
star.
“On behalf of all of us at Emzor Pharmaceutical, I extend my
heartfelt congratulations to you on achieving the rare feat as the record sixth
time CAF African Women’s Player of the Year. Your exceptional talent,
unwavering dedication, and outstanding sportsmanship has not only brought glory
to yourself but has also elevated our nation’s standing in the African
continent and the international stage,” she said.
Continuing, Ezeoke stated, “Your remarkable performance
exemplifies the values of excellence and perseverance that we hold dear. Your
commitment to your craft and the positive impact you have made on the global
sport ecosystem as a whole is a true inspiration for aspiring footballers
especially our girls.
“This homecoming reception serves as a recognition of your
unparalleled contributions to the world of football. We are immensely proud to
have you represent our country, and we look forward to witnessing your
continued success in the future. Without any doubt, your achievements have
undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the history of our organisation and the
global football community,”
Ezeoke stated further that Asisat’s feat as a record holder
of six times’ winner of CAF African Women’s Player of the Year was a booster
for young girls who are passionate about football even as she restated Emzor’s
unwavering commitment to sports development in Nigeria.
Highlighting Emzor’s support for football in Nigeria, she
stated that as a wellness company, Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries has been a
major supporter of the national teams – the Super Eagles since 2014, and the
Super Falcons since 2016. It also supports individual players who own
initiatives and platforms through which they give back to society. Asisat
Oshoala is one good example.
Earlier in his welcome remarks, Mr. Kunle Faloye, Emzor
Pharmaceuticals’ Marketing Manager, said the occasion was a special one to
honour Oshoala for her accomplishments as a good face of the brand.
“Today is a special day as we gather to celebrate our
esteemed national ambassador and also our brand ambassador. Asisat Oshoala’s
passion, dedication and commitment to excellence are aligned with our brand
values, and they make her endearing and exceptional to the Emzor family.
“This homecoming reception is therefore our own little way
of appreciating her for doing Nigeria proud. Thank you all for being here to
share this momentous occasion with us,” he said.
Oshoala in her response thanked Emzor Pharmaceutical for the
honour donned on her, and stated that the support she received from Nigerians
and the company was part of the incentive for her success.
“I thank Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited and
everyone of you for this incredible welcome. It’s an honour to be back home,
surrounded by the support of my family, constituency, the football community,
friends, associates and well-wishers.This award – CAF African Women’s Player of
the Year for the record sixth year – is not just mine; it belongs to each one
of you who believed in me. Let’s continue making history together. Thank you!”
The high points of the homecoming reception included the
presentation of a customised jersey emblazoned with Six CAF African Women’s
Player of the Year to the football icon.
Among the dignitaries that graced the event were
representatives of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Asisat Oshoala
Foundation, Asisat Oshoala Academy for Girls, sports celebrities, media
representatives and well-wishers.