Diri Splashes Cash Rewards On Oborududu, Others

The Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on Monday announced cash rewards for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games silver medalist, Blessing Oborududu, and the winners of the 2021 Aiteo Cup, Bayelsa United and Bayelsa Queens.
Oborududu, an indigene of the state, got N4million, while the top 25 registered players of Bayelsa United and Bayelsa Queens were rewarded with N1million each, with the coaches of both teams receiving N1.3million each.
Oborududu’s coach, Victor Kodei, a former wrestling champion was given N1million.
Diri announced the rewards at the official reception in honour of the victorious Bayelsa sportsmen and women in Government House, Yenagoa on Monday.
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, quoted the governor as directing the immediate release of two coaster buses to the two football teams.
“As usual with sports, it is a team game and there are others who contributed to the victory and success. Their rewards will also be communicated”, he said.
 The governor also gave immediate approval for the upgrade of the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, as well as the wrestling gym.
Speaking earlier, the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Daniel Igali, thanked Diri for the support to the teams, which he said are now the toasts of every sports lovers.
Igali made several appeals to the governor, especially for upgrading of the state stadium as Bayelsa United would be representing the country in the CAF Confederation Cup in a month’s time.