By Peter Omopo
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced a N50 million reward for players of the Real Madrid Football Academy in Port Harcourt following their performance during a tour of the United Kingdom.
The governor announced the reward in a post on his official X account on Friday, October 16, congratulating the young footballers on winning a silver trophy during the tour.
Fubara praised the players for their performance, saying they had made Rivers State proud by representing the state on the international stage.
He explained that the financial reward reflected his administration’s commitment to nurturing young talents, developing character and providing opportunities for youths to compete internationally.
“The N50 million we are awarding the players reflects our commitment to building characters, nurturing talents and creating opportunities for our youths to excel on the global stage,” the governor stated.
Fubara also expressed confidence in the future of young people in the state, describing the achievement as an encouraging sign of their potential.
“Truly, the future is bright for our State,” he added.
