Gov. Sule Splashes Dollars On Nasarawa Amazons

Gov. Sule Splashes Dollars On Nasarawa Amazons

By Niyi Busari

Nasarawa State governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule splashes Eleven thousand US Dollars (N17.6m) on the state-owned women's team, Nasarawa Amazons, BSNSports.com.ng reports

The Governor on Tuesday rewarded the team following their performance at the ongoing Nigeria Women's Football League during their visit to State House to congratulate him on Supreme Court affirmation as the elected governor.

At a special reception held in honour of the team at the Government House, Lafia, Governor Sule gave two thousand, six hundred dollars to each of the six players of the Club currently at the National U-20 (Falconets) camp, with four of the players, namely; Goalkeeper Unachukwu Udoka Rachael, defender Alani Jumoke, midfielder Yina Adoo and midfielder Shobowale Olushola, who were released from camp to help the Amazons prosecute their match-day nine tie against visiting Naija Ratels on Wednesday (tomorrow) each getting five hundred dollars, while the duo of midfielder Kalu Chinyere and defender Oluchi Ohaegbulam, still in camp, each getting three hundred dollars from the Governor's largesse. 

Each of the thirty players who attended the ceremony at the Government House got two hundred dollars while the four coaches of the Lafia-based side got three hundred dollars each, with the exception of National Team Goalkeeper Trainer, Yahaya Audu, who got five hundred dollars.

The Governor's magnanimity and generosity also extended to the Chairperson of Nasarawa Amazons, Hajiya Hussaina Suleiman Nagogo, as she got one thousand dollars in what the Governor described as "for her charismatic and result-oriented leadership".

In his address, the Governor thanked the Club for doing the State proud by bringing glory to it and her people.

"I may not have the opportunity to come and watch your games, but I have been following up on all your activities in the league secretly, especially the highlights, through your WhatsApp platform, even though we don't have another Eche Amos in your Group who keeps updating us via the Nasarawa United platform and others with all the happenings, and wherever I am in the world, he keeps me informed, and I must say we are so proud of what you are doing.

"So, I wanted an opportunity to thank you for making Nasarawa State proud. Many of my Governor colleagues would wish that they had the Amazons in their own States because I talk to my colleagues a lot and I follow up on everything they say about you.

"Indeed, you are doing a fantastic job and performing wonders despite the meagre resources available to you compared to what other States have and spend on their teams.

"I am always proud of the commitment and dedication of the Management of the Club headed by Hajiya Hussaina Suleiman, no wonder every member of the club is proud of her and the coaches.

"Since I don't have so much to offer to you for all you are doing for our State, I am personally donating the sum of five hundred dollars to each of the four players who came from the National Camp, three hundred dollars to each of the two players who could not make it from the National Camp because the handlers could only release four players, two hundred dollars to each of the home players, three hundred dollars to each of the coaches and one thousand dollars to the Chairperson of the Club, Hajiya Hussaina Suleiman Nagogo because she has been exemplary.

"This is not a pledge, but I am giving you the cash right here." He concluded.