By Onwe Wisdom
The Deputy Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Lami Ogenyi earlier today led her constituent, one of the most celebrated Supper Eagles players in the just concluded AFCON, Moses Simon on a courtesy visit to the executive governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia.
Hon. Lami in a release said ” I had the honour of leading Nigerian Super Eagles’s player, Moses Simon on a courtesy visit to His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia Ph.D, the Executive Governor of our dear state.
The Benue born globally renowned footballer, Moses Simon in his remark promised to return home and build a football academy where young talents will be groomed into professional footballers; adding that he would aid footballers of Benue origin to get contracts at international level .
His Excellency, the executive governor of Benue State while responding to the remark of Moses congratulated the entire super Eagles’ team for putting up a strong fight and sportsmanship spirit at the last AFCON tournament, adding that victory is of God .
Speaking further, His Excellency, Gov Alia applauded Simon for his initiative, promising that his government would always remain focused on placing Benue on a new trajectory of development, especially in the area of youths engagement in sports.
While appreciating His Excellency and my humble self for the warm reception and support, Moses Simon called on all passionate footballers who had once lost hope, to return to active training as his academy would soon become a reality by the special grace of God.
Chief (Hon) Mrs Lami Danladi Ogenyi
Member representing Ado state Constituency and Deputy Speaker of Benue 10th Assembly earlier congratulate the globally renowned footballer and pray that the good Lord continue to upheld him in his endeavors and assured him of support.