LG Boss Lauds Wike Over Sports Dev

The Chairman of Tai local Government Area in Rivers State, Hon Okpe Mkpagbone has lauded Governor  Nyesom Wike over his commitment to sports  promotion and development.
He said that the emergence of Rivers United FC as champions of Nigeria Professional Football League, (NPFL) was a clear indication to the extent that the governor’s effort is bearing fruit.
Hon. Okpe said this while speaking to Sports journalists on Sunday, shortly after United was officially crowned champions of NPFL, at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt.
According to him, recent achievements recorded in sports in the State, most especially the victory of Rivers United was as a result of the governor’s commitment to the development of sports.
“I can see that Rivers people are elated seeing the commitment of the governor’s sports development projects yielding good results.
“‘I have no doubt that the establishment of Port Harcourt Real Madrid Football Academy by the present administration will produce notable sports men and women.
“ I think Chairmen of other LGAs  including myself  will follow the footsteps of Governor Wike to create an avenue for Rivers sons and daughters to excel in sports”, Hon. Okpe said.
The LGA boss noted that since the Governor assumed office, the State has not played second fiddle in social, political and cultural contests.
‘It is exciting that Rivers people don’t carry last in social, political and cultural contests since Governor Wike assumed office.
Today almost all our teams are doing well, making the State proud in and outside Nigeria.
On behalf of Tai people I rejoice with His Excellency over the victory of Rivers United that placed the State first among equals”, he stated.

By: Tonye Orabere