Naira Rain As Governor Obaseki Showers Victorious Edo Queens 100 Million

Naira Rain As Governor Obaseki Showers Victorious Edo Queens 100 Million  

By Precious Oham 

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has showered a hundred million naira on Edo Queens Football Club for emerging champions of the just concluded CAF Women's Champions League WAFU-B qualifiers in Cote D'Ivoire, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

The governor rewarded the team during a Red Carpet reception held in honour of the victorious Queens at the government House Benin-City.

According to him, "This is a season of joy for the good people of Edo State. You know we are in a celebration mood, because we are marking the 33 years of Edo State as one united people. 

"Today, Edo Queens is here to add to our happiness. In fact, I don't know what to say, than to say a big thank you to God for what we have been doing since we came on board is fast yielding good dividends.

"When we came in 2016, nobody gave Edo women a chance, all we hear people talk about our girls is nothing but negative stories. When I saw it, I told myself that we were going to change the narratives, and today, I am happy with what the positive results we are getting in all sector of our economy.

"This is not a speech making event, I have come here to say a big thank you to everyone that has made this mission possible. 

"I don't want to say much, but I want you all to go and conquer Africa as you have conquered West Africa. If you bring the CAF Champions League trophy to Edo State, I won't tell you what I will do for you, but for doing this I give the entire team, supporting Staff and supporters club one hundred million naira."