Nigel’s Supermarket and Republic Bank are the latest companies to announce sponsorship of two primary school football teams, St Gabriel’s and Tucville, respectively.
Presentations of uniforms were done on Friday and Saturday at Nigel’s Supermarket and Thirst Park respectively.
Marlan Cole, who is the co-director of Petra Organisation said he was pleased that the organisation was able to facilitate this kind of support from the business community and hopes that more business entities will step forward to do the same.
At the Nigel’s Supermarket on Friday, Cole said the idea to have schools sponsored came after it was recognised that many of the schools competing in the Courts (Guyana) Inc sponsored Pee Wee Competition did not have access to the gear required to play the sport.
“We designed a proposal for companies and they were sent to various companies in the city, given the competition is being played in the city,” he said.
Christopher Franklyn, Manager at the supermarket said the company was happy to be honouring its social responsibility, “especially to youngsters as it goes a far way in instilling discipline and also helping to develop their lives”.
The supermarket, he said, is sports oriented and always willing to assist in the development of sport irrespective of the discipline.
Republic Bank’s Operations Manger Carlos Bernard said the financial institution was pleased to make the donation.
“We recognize the need for this kind of support, particularly to our youngsters. Young people in Guyana today are our most valuable assets and we need to guide, protect and nurture them. This token I trust will go far way in assisting the players,” he said.
On both occasions presentations were done in the presence of teachers and coaches who expressed gratitude to the sponsors and said they hoped the sponsorship will continue into the next tournament as both schools plan on competing.
