A team of
distinguished individuals from the United States; the U.S. War Hero Foundation,
on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Commissioner
of Sport in Rivers State, Boma Iyaye in his office to intimate him of lofty
plans for a football competition in the State.
Members of
the U.S War Hero Foundation, a duly registered non-profit &
non-governmental Organisation (NGO), based in Virginia State (USA) made known
their plans during an unscheduled visit to the Commissioner, Honourable Iyaye
in his office.
The War Hero
Foundation unveiled plans for a new permanent technical and empowerment project
which they intend to embark upon this year.
It has since
been tagged "Gov. Nyesom Wike Legacy Project" to actualize "Gov.
Nyesom Wike Legacy Football Cup 2016".
The
competition will be sub divided into two cadres/categories; one for the U-18s
(junior category) and the other for the U23s (senior category).
The team
which was led by Dr. Dominic B. Saro-Laka, Pastor Greg LeMaster and the President
Elder Jolly Ndaanee intimated the Commissioner of their desire to organise this
exclusive tournaments to preach peace and unity amongst the youths of Rivers
State and redirect their orientation towards self-actualization devoid of crime
and anti-social vices.
In his
response, Honourable Iyaye commended the august visitors for their laudable
initiative.
He added
that their visit exemplified some of the main drives of the Governor Wike-led
administration vis-à-vis that (P.P.P).
“I have said
this severally that the era when Government alone will shoulder all
responsibilities as regards the sole running of sports in the state is long
gone.
“Be rest
assured that the Rivers State Government is ailing to partner the U.S War Hero
initiative for the good of the game,” Honourable Iyaye said.
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