Bayelsa State Government Fulfills Cash Reward To Team Bayelsa Medalists

Bayelsa State Government Fulfills Cash Reward To Team Bayelsa Medalists 

Ibraheem Lateef Ayodele

The Bayelsa State government has fulfilled the Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand (N250,000) naira cash reward for Team Bayelsa gold medalists at the ongoing 21st National Sports Festival in Asaba, reports BSNSports.com.ng.

One Hundred Thousand (100,000) naira went to each silver medalist and fifty thousand (50,000) naira to each bronze medalist.

HIS Excellence Governor, Senator Douye Diri represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Chief Daniel Igali said the fulfilment of the promises became imperative following the impressive outing of team Bayelsa.

He explained that the cash is just an incentive to appreciate and motivate them for their commitment and doggedness since the commencement of the National Sports Festival.

He stated that the government would reward their efforts bountifully when they return.

The Commissioner who was accompanied by the Director of Sports, Sir Braveman Wodi noted that the 'Prosperity Government' was committed to giving sports a new face having shown promises in different sports.

He thanked Governor Diri and his deputy Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo for their unflinching support towards sports development as well as for giving premium attention to athletes' welfare.

In response, an athlete Yellow Yeigha opined that with the performance of Team Bayelsa so far in the spectacle, he was optimistic about a podium finish, stressing that the gesture would spur them to do more for the state.

While appreciating the Commissioner and the Director of Sports for the fatherly role they have played so far in the festival, he lauded the Governor of Bayelsa state for giving priority to athletes' welfare.

Host Delta still leads with 303 medals, which are 159 gold, 88 silver and 55 bronze.

Team Bayelsa is currently placed second on the medals haul with 115 medals, comprising 44 gold, 27 silver and 44 bronze, while Team Edo is third with 145 medals- 32 gold, 45 silver and 68 bronze.