More than 300 youngsters attend Nathaniel Idowu summer program

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More than 300 children have commenced participation in the maiden Nathaniel Idowu Summer Camp at the New Maracana Stadium in Tolu, Lagos.

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A total of 321 registered participants were admitted into the four-week camp after more than 1,000 children showed up for the opening day.

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Each camper received an official jersey, while some participants also received full training kits, including boots, gloves, shin guards, jerseys and balls, courtesy of Gear ’em Up, a US-based organisation.

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The camp coordinator, McAnthony Anaelechukwu, said the initiative was designed to identify and develop young talents while also helping them build discipline and character.

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“This is about catching them young, building their talent, and building their character. We want to give Lagos children a safe space to dream, learn discipline, and discover what they’re capable of,” Anaelechukwu said.

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Twenty certified coaches, a medical crew and kitchen staff have been assembled to oversee the participants throughout the four-week programme.

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The camp features football and basketball activities, with participants undergoing warm-ups, drills and other training sessions under the supervision of the coaches.

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Some of the children also received specialised equipment, including football boots and goalkeeper gloves, to support their participation in the camp.

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Parents expressed satisfaction with the initiative, particularly its free access and the opportunity it provides for children to remain active and engaged during the holiday.

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The camp organisers said the turnout of more than 1,000 children for the opening day underscored the demand for structured sporting opportunities among young people in Lagos.

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