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Your Award Money Is In Intact, Dilichukwu Assures FCT Athletes, Coaches

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Director of Sports Department, Federal Capital Territory, Mrs. Dilichukwu Onyendinma has assured the coaches and athletes awaiting the award money that it will be given to them soon.

Dilichukwu while reacting to the recent outburst by athletes and coaches about the award money stated that the money would have been disbursed to them if not for COVID 19. She added that the FCT Administration is working round the clock to make sure that the money is paid as soon as possible.

“I read in the news that the coaches and athletes came out and talked about when their award money will be released. I want to assure them that the money will be paid soon. FCT Administration is doing everything in making sure that they are paid soon.

 

“I appeal to them to exercise patience and wait for the good news.” She concluded.

 

Recall that coaches and athletes who represented FCT at the 2018 National Sports Festival held in Abuja came out and asked the minister of FCT to investigate why their award money which has been released since April has not been paid to them.

 

FCT Minister, Mallam Muhammad Bello had promised to give medalists at the National Sports Festival money to show appreciation for their commitment.

 

Muhammad Bello promised to give Gold medalist Three hundred thousand (N300,000) naira, while Silver and Bronze medalists will smile home with Two hundred thousand (N200,000) and One hundred thousand (N200,000) respectively.

 

FCT finished 7th on the medals table of the 2018 National Sports Festival with 21 gold, 13 silver, and 25 bronze medals.

 

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AMAC names crescent after Akwa Ibom governor

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By Philomina Attah
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), on Thursday in Abuja, unveiled a crescent named after the Governor of Akwa Ibom, Eno Umo

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the crescent, located in the Idu industrial area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was named after Umo in recognition of his track record as governor.

The naming of the crescent is seen as a fitting tribute to the governor’s achievements and a testament to his contribution to the advancement of the area.

Speaking during the unveiling of the crescent, the Chairman of AMAC, Christopher Maikalangu, described the governor as a “son of the soil” whose achievements in road construction, agriculture, education, and other sectors have been remarkable.

The AMAC chairman, represented by the council’s Supervisory Councillor on Special Duties, Mr Emmanuel Inyang, praised the governor’s commitment to development and expressed gratitude for his contributions to the progress of the community.

“He has done very well within the shortest time of his tenure in office.

“In terms of road infrastructure, in terms of agriculture, in terms of education, in terms of other activities that he has been able to put in place.

“Arising from your numerous contributions to your fatherland, AMAC has deemed it fit to recognise your contribution and issue a ‘symbol of award of the street name’ in your honour in appreciation of your commitment to developing the country.

“We see this as an opportunity to encourage you to do more for the people of your state.

“We wish you more grace as you discharge your responsibility and give enviable service to your fatherland,” the chairman said.

Akariyere Tommy, the Transitional Chairman of Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, expressed gratitude to the council for recognising the governor’s contributions to the development of the area.

Tommy emphasised the importance of history and how naming the crescent after the governor would serve as testimony to his achievements.

He applauded the council members and staff for their dedication and support.

In his comments on behalf of the governor, Mr Jeremiah Efeh, the Director of Finance, Akwa Ibom Liaison Officer Abuja, thanked the council for finding the governor worthy of the honour. (NAN)

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