WAFCON: Benue gov’t honours Ordega with N50m, 3 bedroom apartment

From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi

Benue State Government has honoured Super Falcons player, Francesca Mlumun Ordega with the sum of 50 million naira and a three bedroom apartment.

Orderga who was part of the Super Falcon team that won the Women African Cup of Nations, WAFCON for the 10th time recently in Morocco will have a street to be named after her in Makurdi, Benue State capital.

Governor. Hyacinth Alia  announced this during a dinner to celebrate the Super Falcon player held at the New Banquet Hall, Government House Makurdi, Thursday night.

While congratulating Ordega for her outstanding performance, Governor Alia encouraged talented young girls to emulate her resilience.

Alia said, “The  State government is making a donation of 50 Million naira cash, a three-bedroom apartment in Makurdi Metropolis and a major street to be named in her honour.

“We also awarding 10 million naira to the coach Randy Ichull who nurtured Franscisca Orderga in Benue to become a star player.”

Responding,  Ordega expressed gratitude for the support from the state and Nigeria, and called on  stakeholders to collaborate in sports development and infrastructure.

She encouraged Benue youths to embrace peace, love for one another, urging them to support the policies of the Benue state governor for development to thrive.

Also, the Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach to the Governor, Innocent TuBaba Idibia who was also in attendance at the event, commended the governor for supporting entertainment and sports.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) also presented a special award to Governor Alia in appreciation of his support for Nigerian football.