Governor Yelson Wike of Rivers State has fulfilled the promise of $20,000 made to Rivers United football players.
Stanley Eguma, coach of Rivers United, says, as number one in Nigeria professional league with the benevolence of Gov. Wike, proud that the team will do the best to ensure it lives up to the confederation trophy.
Also speaking, Christopher Green expresses joy over the kind gesture by Wike, saying that the $20,000 gifts is the best anyone can celebrate Christmas with his team.
Both officials and players of Rivers United have lauded Gov. Wike for matching actions with words to release the money, and therefore promised to compete favourably in the confederation league.
“Seeing our able governor, the number one supporter of Rivers United to have released the $20,000 promises made is quiet overwhelming,” the players alluded.