Gov.
Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Monday commended the national U-17 team, the Golden
Eaglets, for winning the FIFA cadet championship in Chile.
Wike’s
commendation is contained in a statement issued by his Special Assistant
(Media), Mr Simeon Nwakaudu, in Port Harcourt.
The
governor also congratulated the technical crew of the team for their hard work,
display of soccer artistry and patriotism during their stay in Chile.
The
statement quoted Wike as expressing happiness with the team for doing the
nation proud and saying that the players would become world stars soon because
of the professionalism they displayed.
It
said that the state government would continue to promote sports and use it to
empower youths in line with its development blueprint.
“Already,
the Rivers State, since Governor Nyesom Wike assumed office, has played host to
the Nigerian Super Eagles and other national teams in the state government’s
bid to encourage sporting activities,” the statement said.
It
also quoted Wike as saying that his administration had paid outstanding
salaries owed players of Dolphins Football Club, Sharks Football Club and
Rivers Angels Football Club by the immediate past administration.
The
statement quoted Wike as reiterating government`s determination to make the
state the sports hub of the country. (NAN)
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