The Acting Chairman of the Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin, Mr. Hebert Obasudi Ude, has said that the state government is working to ensure that the club takes its rightful place in the Nigeria Premier League (NPL)
The Chairman, who disclosed this in Abuja, noted that the Edo state government has expressed its determination to revamp the state football by taking a drastic action in putting some logistics in place for the betterment of the state football and Nigeria at large.
Ude, who could not hide his emotional feelings over the rapid response of sports development in the state, said the state has put machinery in place to ensure that players and coaches are well taken care of with regards to sign-off fees, camping allowances and winning bonuses, to ensure that the aims and objectives of the club is realised.
“I am very optimistic because all logistics that ought to be in place are in order, and are waiting for the kick off of the Nigeria National League (NNL).
The government is also doing its best to ensure that the club, which currently occupies a place in the lower division, moves to the Premier league come next season. we are giving it our full support to ensure that the club gets to where we are going.” He said.
He further disclosed that the state Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has paid all the money owed to the players, after observing the players commitment and dedication during the screening exercise before the kick-off of the soccer season come February 4th.
“As you all know, my Governor is committed to sports development, doing all he could to bring back the memories of Bendel Insurance we use to know in the past, because he is a sports loving governor,” he noted.
While further disclosing that the club has been in camp for the past two months for intensive screening exercise, Ude emphasised that the pioneer club is battle ready to face any opposition for the season following, the arrangement the club enjoys from the present administration.
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