Rivers State Sports Commissioner, Barr. Christopher Green has announced the immediate commencement of the refurbishment of the Rivers Hooopers basketball club camp in Port Harcourt.
He expressed shock at the state of facilities at the camp, noting that it was in a dreadful state of dilapidation.
This was contained in a press release made available to the Tidesports on Monday, signed by the Special Assistant on Media to the Commissioner of Sports, Sammy Wejinya in Port Harcourt.
The Commissioner then expressed his gratitude to the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for making it possible for the affected players and officials of Rivers Hoopers to enjoy a new lease of life.
He stated that the need for the refurbishment followed his recent visit to the camp.
“I was left in a state of shock when I saw how unkempt and dilapidated the Rivers Hoopers camp was,” Barrister Green explained.
“The place (camp) was not habitable at all and represented a health hazard. I knew we had to take action immediately.
“Incidentally, the Rivers State Sports Council also have their offices at the same premises as the Hoopers and the situation is obviously the same.
“I have directed that Council be relocated to the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium and this will take immediate effect.
“We are going to use the overhead that has been provided by the State Governor to renovate the place for the Rivers Hoopers, as well as the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium offices for the staff to relocate.
“We want to thank his Excellency, the Governor of the State for providing the overhead to aid us on this development.
“As a ministry, we are committed to ensuring that funds meant for particular purposes are effectively and efficiently utilised.
“Everyone knows we (Rivers State) have the best Governor in Nigeria, who will stop at nothing in ensuring that the welfare of every Rivers man and woman is top priority.
“Everyone is very happy and thankful to the Governor. The team has also vowed to give their best,” he stated.