Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara made cash donations worth N160 million as part of efforts to reward state athletes who excelled recently in national and international tournaments.
The governor stated the gesture was not about the money doled out but appreciating the athletes who showed genuine love for the state in their victorious outing at sporting events held.
Also today, I received a group of talented athletes of our dear state who had emerged victorious and returned with diverse trophies and medals in various areas of sports. I used the occasion to praise their sportsmanship and to encourage them to keep aiming high. pic.twitter.com/j32EeqxFwn
— Siminalayi Fubara (@SimFubaraKSC) July 10, 2024
The Rivers United Under-17 team were the biggest beneficiary, receiving ₦30 million, while the Rivers beach volleyball team and the hockey team received ₦10 million each.
The 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) bronze medallists, Rivers Hoopers, received ₦25 million the same amount as Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) runners up, Rivers Angels.
Members of the Rivers State Supporters Club got a whooping ₦20 million while the table tennis team got ₦5 million.
The volleyball and the Paralympics team each received ₦10 million, chess team ₦5 million, cycling team ₦5 million and Judo team ₦3 million.
Individuals who also won trophies or medals received ₦2.5 million each.
