Rivers Commissioner for Sports, Boma Iyaye, says the state is ready to partner with companies, organisations, and individuals to promote and develop sports in the state.
Iyaye said this at the presentation of branded tracksuits to Rivers United FC by the Chairman and Proprietor of Ottasolo Football Club of Lagos, Gabriel Davids in Port Harcourt.
He was delighted over the gesture and reiterated that the Ministry of Sports was very much interested in partnerships.
“The donation from Ottasolo is a testimony of how Public and Private Partnership (PPP) can work.
“I commend your immense interest in sports development, especially in terms of branding and ownership of a football club, that will go a long way in keeping the youth out of social vices,” Iyaye said.
According to him, the government cannot do it all alone, as youths will be able to achieve more if sports stakeholders come together to give them the platform to perform.
“I can assure you that this is a partnership of a lifetime and it will be very rewarding.
“I want to commend you and your team for participating in the just-concluded Gov. Wike Pre-Season Football Tournament.
“I will encourage you with all the assistance I can and collaborate with you in terms of exchange of players and in any other areas you deem fit.
“The sky will be your limit. You are taking our youths to a different level,” he said.
According to him, the world-class Real Madrid Academy, established in Port Harcourt by Gov. Nyesom Wike, is the first of its kind in Africa.
“We are sure that the products of the academy will contribute positively to sports development in Nigeria,” the commissioner said.
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