The annual Hope 4 Girls basketball Camp put together by former Nigerian international, Mobolaji Akiode commences today at the Nigeria Institute for Sports Gymnasium inside the National Stadium Surulere, Lagos.

According to the Athens Olympics 2004 star, the camp is geared towards giving the girl child a sense of belonging and an opportunity to express their talent as they forge ahead in the game of basketball.

This year’s camp which is the 6th in the series will have the esteemed presence of Quint Clarke of the famous Blair Academy, USA. Clarke is not new to Africa as his Blair Academy has been in Kenya for some time now.

He is known for his flair with girls and has been responsible for coaching many top high school players currently holidaying in Nigeria.

He will be particularly responsible for the coaching of Felicia Ayeitan in her High School.

Evelyn Akator, currently with the University of Kentucky and a beneficiary of the Hope 4 Girls camp will also be joining in giving back to the young girls at home.

Akiode, while looking forward to the camp has expressed her gratitude to the President of FIBA Africa Zone 3, Col Sam Ahmedu (Rtd) and the General Manager of the Toronto Raptors Basketball Club in the NBA for their support in sustaining the camp over the years.

This year’s camp will also enjoy the support of Better Africa Foundation as well as the FCMB. The Hope 4 Girls camp is aimed at empowering as many underserved girls as possible and will end on August  8th at the national stadium.