Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Friday, welcomed Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, acknowledging his outstanding performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.
The governor declared a N20 million reward for Nwabali and revealed plans to bestow upon him the Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State.
Fubara commended Rivers-native Nwabali for his outstanding goalkeeping performance with the Super Eagles during the recent AFCON, highlighting how his efforts, along with those of other patriots, have elevated Nigeria’s pride.
Additionally, he presented a N30 million gift to the present Super Eagles’ crew.
His words: “I want to join the great and wonderful people of Rivers State to congratulate you, our brother Stanley Nwabali and our wonderful team.
“We are here again in just about four months after you won a local trophy.
“Today, you have brought a national trophy. So, when people say or talk behind us to ask what we are doing, we are achieving those things that are not, maybe, seen physically but they give joy and fulfilment.
“If we have not encouraged you in a way that motivated you, you won’t be where you are. So, it is part of purposeful governance and administrative efficiency.
“So, I want to thank you and assure you that we will continue to do our best.”
Fubara granted the Rivers Hoopers Basketball Team N50 million as a reward for winning the Louis Edem National League. This is one linked development.