The Grinders Basketball Foundation successfully empowered over 50 student-athletes through its “Back to School” program, held over the weekend in Abuja.
The event marked the seventth edition of the initiative, which provided recipients from primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions with cash donations, exercise books, school bags, and other educational materials.
During the event, the Chairman of the Foundation, Umar Abdullahi, represented by the Provost, Aliu Omeiza, emphasised the program’s mission to bring joy to student-athletes in need.
He assured attendees that the Grinders Foundation was committed to expanding its efforts in the upcoming 8th edition.
“The foundation is made up of basketball veterans dedicated to putting smiles on the faces of athletes in primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions who may require assistance, whether it be for school fees or academic materials such as books and school bags. This is something we have been doing for the past seven years, and we will continue to do so. We are promising a better and bigger event next year,” Omeiza stated.
On the selection criteria for recipients, Alhassan Joseph Enbago, the Public Relations Officer of the Grinders Foundation, explained the foundation’s approach.
“The criteria for selection of the recipients involve referrals from individuals who know an athlete in need of assistance. Some recipients are selected by us directly. We conduct follow-ups to ensure that the resources provided are utilized effectively. Beyond what you see here today, we continue to assist them from time to time,” Enbago noted.
The recipients expressed their gratitude to the Foundation for its generous support.