Governor Chukwuma Soludo says the old Rangers players needs to be celebrated for making the country proud.
Governor Soludo stated this when some of the players paid him a courtesy visit at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia.
Governor Soludo described Rangers as part of the Nigerian identity, the pride of the people who galvanized and lifted the triumphant spirit of the people after the civil war.
The Governor recalled the days when football was used to douse tension, emphasizing that the labours of the heroes past should not be allowed to be in vain and placed them on one hundred thousand naira monthly stipend.
He equally promised to help with their medicals at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku-Awka, free of cost and reiterated that apart from receiving government assistance, the private sector and their respective communities can also help to ensure that such people who are beacons of hope for the next generation, are not forgotten.
While stressing the need for the Governors of the South-East to seek ways of encouraging them, Governor Soludo emphasized that the living must be celebrated, assuring them that the nation, especially the East Central state, will never forget their efforts.
Earlier, the former Commissioner for Information, Chief Joe Martins Uzodike who led the players, traced the history of Rangers immediately after the civil war, stating that they were the pride of the East Central State.
The group expressed love and support for the Governor, praying that his second term bid will see the light of the day.
Emmanuel Okala, Christian Chukwu, among others were present during the visit, attended by Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi, Principal Secretary to the Governor, Barrister Joachin Anaeto, Chairman, Anambra State Sports Commission, Mr. Patrick Onyedum, among others.
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