Real Madrid Academy in Rivers State: A Veritable Empowerment Tool

Over the years, football  has grown to be a major business platform that regenerates communities, states and countries. It is an avenue for youths in poor communities  to escape poverty  and become major contributors to the economies of their respective  countries.

                From Brazil to Spain, Argentina to Britain, Nigeria to Ecuador, Ghana to Netherlands, Cameroun to Germany, proficiency  in football has transformed the lives of hitherto extremely  poor kids. To ignore the influence  of football  in Modern Economy is tantamount  to denying a large percentage of naturally  endowed children access to wealth. During his campaigns ahead of the 2015 Governorship Election  in Rivers State, Governor Wike stated that he will use sport as a means of empowerment  for youths. The New Rivers Development Blueprint  upon which Governor Wike was elected declared on Page 18: “Besides enhancing good health and productivity, sports is also a great profession for youth with talents, as well as mechanism for empowerment “. Since assuming the reins of leadership  in Rivers State, Governor Wike has taken steps to reposition  the sports sector for the good of the state. Sharks and Dolphin Football Clubs were merged to form Rivers United. This was to give Rivers State  a required  competitive advantage in the nation’s football  arena. Rivers United won a continental ticket after the merger. The Diete-Spiff Civic has been remodelled for the revival of different sports, while Rivers State will play host to the African Wrestling Championship in February, 2018.

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