Nyesom Wike, Governor of Rivers
States, has met with officials of Real Madrid Football Club in Spain, as part
of the process to set up a Football Academy in his state.
The parley is in preparation of
Wike’s tour of Real Madrid training facilities in Spain, later today, Monday.
Wike is expected to tour the
club’s sporting facility alongside, Commissioner of Sports, Boma Iyaye, former
Nigerian international, Adokiye Amiesimaka, Majority Whip of Rivers State House
of Assembly, Mr. Evans Bipi, and member of Rivers State Senior Secondary School
Board, Chief Hanny Woko.
Speaking ahead of the tour, Wike
said setting up the football academy was in the interest of the state, as it
hopes to groom the next generation of stars.
He said, “What we are doing is in
the interest of Rivers state. This football academy, which will be the first of
its kind, will groom stars, empower youths and create wealth for the state.
“Sports is big business and my
administration intends to empower the next generation through sports. That is
why we are investing in different aspects of sports. By next February, we will
host the African Wrestling Championship.”
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