Rivers
State Governor, Nyesom Wike has, declared his administration’s
readiness to host more international football matches as part of efforts
to promote sports and also to prove that the state is safe for
everybody.
Speaking after
Sunday’s Rio 2016 Olympics qualifier between Nigeria and Congo in Port
Harcourt, the governor stressed “the state has the capacity to host FIFA
and other international matches.
“We decided to
host the match as part of our contribution to sports development and
also to prove that Rivers State is safe for everybody.
“I also want to
commend the Nigeria Football Federation for giving us this opportunity
to prove to everybody that we have the capacity and the right atmosphere
to host all manner of matches.”
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