Governor Fubara Gift Nwabali With N20 Million

The Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has received a cash gift of N20 Million from the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.

The Governor while hosting the goalkeeper on Friday noted that Nwabali has made the state proud with his impressive performance at the just concluded African Cup of Nations ( AFCON).

“I want to join the great and wonderful people of Rivers State to congratulate you, our brother Stanley Nwabali and our wonderful team. We are here again in just about four months after your winning a local trophy.

“Today, you have brought a national trophy. So, when people say or talk behind to ask what we are doing, we are achieving those things that are not, maybe, seen physically but they give joy and fulfilment.

“If we have not encouraged you in a way that motivated you, you won’t be where you are. So, it is part of purposeful governance, administrative efficiency. So, I want to thank you and assure you that we will continue to do our best,” Fubara said.

Nwabali was also nominated for a state award, Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State (DSSRS), the second-highest honour awarded to individuals who have excelled in their profession, and for high profile politicians like serving and former governors.

Other Super Eagles team members who were present at the ceremony, including Coach Jose Peseiro and Finidi George, equally received a cash reward of N30m for their efforts at the just concluded tournament in Ivory Coast.