Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah By Kamen Chuks Ogbonna Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to unite in a way that little else does. It speaks to the youths in a language they can understand. Sport creates hope where once lies despair. It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all types of discrimination. -Nelson Mandela It is often said that SPORTS has an inherent ability to bring people together, particularly the youths, and yet until recently, the tremendous potential of sports in achieving youth developmental objectives has been grossly under utilized. *By its very nature, sports encourages participation bridging National, Ethnic, Social and Religious Divides* It is precisely for this reason that sports , when used as a tool for development, can serve as an impetus for social transformation and change! *It is this vision that shaped the mindset of Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah and spurred him on to venture