Fubara assures of sports development, Rivers remain Nigerian economy gateway

Rivers State governor, Siminalaya Fubara has reiterated his administration resolve to develop sports in the State holistically, noting that the State remains Nigeria’s economy gateway.

He said polo would be included in the sport development plan in the State.

The governor said on Saturday that sport activities are helping investors to reap greater gains in the state that happens to be the undisputed gateway to the vast Nigerian economy.

In a statement which was issued by his media aide, Boniface Onyedi on Saturday, and obtained by CAPITAL POST, the governor considers the 2024 Nigeria Ports Authority Port Harcourt International Polo Tournament holding at the Port Harcourt Polo Club with the theme; “Bonding Beyond challenges”, as one of such events that is being facilitated and advanced by the prevailing economic opportunities made available by his administration.

Governor Fubara, who spoke to newsmen on Saturday at the Polo Club, GRA Phase 2, Port Harcourt shortly after flagging off the tournament, charged the players to play safe, while he anticipated the best team to win.

Fubara further assured that his administration would continue to give holistic attention to the development of all facets of sports in the state in order to empower the youths.

“This is my first time coming to witness an event here. I know that Polo is a game for matured minds. Part of my plans to develop sports in this State is to support every facet of the sports unit.

“There is one major thing about this event. It’s an event that brings people all over the world. It showcases the safety of the state and also an opportunity for investors to come into the state. For now, the state is a gateway to the big Nigerian economy.”

Governor Fubara, on arrival, was received by the President of Port Harcourt Polo Club, Mr. Ebie Diriyai at the 2024 NPA Port Harcourt International Polo Tournament.