2018 World Cup: Enugu Government Opens Viewing Centres Across The State

Russia 2018 World Cup

Enugu Government Opens Two Viewing Centres For 2018 World Cup, Says It Will Open More Before The  Event Is Over.

The Enugu State Government has opened viewing centres for the FIFA World Cup, “Russia 2018” in strategic locations in Enugu and Nsukka metropolises.

NAN reports that the viewing centres are located in large open spaces in the two cities and some educational institutions in the state.

The Commissioner for Sports, Mr Joseph Udedi, told newsmen today that the viewing centres were opened to encourage residents to watch the World cup but particularly to support the Super Eagles actively in the Coupe de Mundial.

He disclosed that many local government chairmen in the urban towns of Enugu and Nsukka had also set-up similar viewing centres in densely populated areas.

According to Udedi, “Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi is sports-loving and has deemed it fit to avail the citizenry of the opportunity to watch the World Cup and also support the Super Eagles. “Ugwuanyi, who played football in his younger age, wants to stimulate the passion of the residents in sports, especially football by providing the opportunity to them.’’

He assured that the viewing centres can be freely accessed as they are located in open and decent environment with adequate security.

Although the commissioner could not confirm the number of existing viewing centres, he said that more centres would be opened before Super Eagles second match.