Chevron reaffirms support for Nigerian tennis

General Manager, Government and Public Affairs, Chevron Nigeria Limited, Deji Haastrup, has reiterated the company’s support for the growth of tennis in Nigeria.

Haastrup stated this on Saturday, during the closing ceremony of the NNPC/Chevron Junior Tennis Clinic, at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan.

“Chevron recognises the important roles of sports in improving the physical and social wellbeing of the individual and community. In line with our social investment programme, Chevron has consistently supported the development of sports in Nigeria. Part of this is the NNPC/Chevron tennis programme, through which the company is contributing to the uplifting of tennis in the country,” Haastrup, who was represented on the occasion by Tunji Idowu, Manager, Socio Performance and Planning Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Chevron, said.

One hundred kids participated in this year’s clinic, where they were given intensive training and coaching by veteran coaches and trainers.

Haastrup said he is delighted with the progress of the clinic, which has produced some of the country’s brightest tennis talents.


He added, “I’m happy to say that the objective of the programme is being realised, as some prodigies of our tennis clinic programme have been competing and recording moderate successes for the country at international competitions.

“On Friday, Mathew Abamu and Oyin Quadri, both products of our tennis project, travelled to represent the country in an international tournament in Morocco. We are optimistic that with more exposure, they will get better.”


SOURCE: THE PUNCH