Delta monarch inaugurated as Grand Patron of Nigeria Football Supporters Club
The traditional ruler of Iderhe Kingdom in Delta, King Monday Whiskey being presented with the paraphernalia of of Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) as the club's Grand Patron by the National Chairman, Rev. Samuel Ikpea on Saturday, April 24, 2021, in his Palace in Jesse Town.
HighlightSports

Delta monarch inaugurated as Grand Patron of Nigeria Football Supporters Club

189

The traditional ruler of Idjerhe Kingdom in Delta, Monday Whiskey, a veteran journalist, has been conferred with the Grand Patron of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC).

The club’s National Chairman, Rev. Samuel Ikpea, who led members of the National Executive Committee and other members to his palace in Jesse town to confer the honour, thanked the monarch for his support to the club.

Applauding his wealth of experience, Ikpea conferred the title on him, presented him with a certificate and decorated him with the club’s paraphernalia after a rendition of the veteran journalist’s citation.

“I want to thank you your royal majesty for being part of us. You have been supporting us, you have been praying for us and you have been encouraging us.

“We are the members of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, and this club has been in existence since 1955. The club was formed by a Nigerian, in fact, he was a British citizen, Mr and Mrs Deji Allen.

“The club has over 22 registered chapters in Nigeria. We have chapters virtually in all over Africa, in Europe and indeed, the whole
world.

Nigeria Football Supporters Club NFSC Rev. Samuel Ikpea
Chairman Nigeria Football Supporters Club NFSC Rev. Samuel Ikpea

“It is the only supporters club with this type of culture. Even in Brazil, when they play football, they don’t have this kind of supporters club,’’ he said in a statement by the National Media Officer, Peter Ejiofor and emailed to Persecondnews on Sunday.

Ikpea said the club had won both the FIFA and CAF “Best Behaved and Entertaining Supporters Club Awards’’ respectively.

The national chairman noted that in all its existence, one would not hear that there had been anywhere it members had been to and were bad ambassadors of the country.

“They are well behaved, they coordinate and respect themselves, and obey the laws of the land where they go to.

“It’s an NGO. We spend our time, our money and every other thing to represent the course of this country, Nigeria.

“And we are here today to promote you above being just a mere member of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club to being our National Patron,’’ Ikpea said.

Reacting to the gesture, the traditional ruler thanked the members of the club, noting that his kingdom was due to have a football club in recognition of the talents in the kingdom.

He promised that they should count on his support when the need arises.

“What we need is synergy. We need to synergise to ensure that in every nook and cranny of this country, we preach the gospel of oneness, we preach the gospel of sports.

“So, let’s work on it, let’s capitalise on it and ensure we use it as an instrument to reach those who need help and those who need favour. There’s a difference between help and favour.

“What I will do is that as a matter of fact, anytime you need my service, do not hesitate to call on me be it within or outside Nigeria,’’ he assured them.

He also promised them that he could be used as a channel to get the things not within his immediate reach, promising that he would also use his subjects in different walks of life to assist them.

Earlier, the NFSC delegation on arrival in the kingdom marched into the king’s palace, drumming and dancing, exhibiting skills reminiscent of their displays during football matches.

They were welcomed by the traditional chiefs of Idjerhe kingdom with all the cultural embedment.

READ ALSO: Ramadan: Nigeria Football Supporters identify with Muslim faithful, wish them blessed month filled with peace

Leave a comment

Related Articles

FAAN shuts down KFC outlet at Lagos Airport over discrimination against ex-Gov Daniel’s son

Barely 24 hours after Debola Daniel, son of former Ogun State Governor...

Atiku’s campaign DG switches loyalty, drums support for Tinubu, Fubara

A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, who...

Just in: FCT court discharges, acquits ex-AGF Adoke in OPL 245 fraud charge

The FCT High Court in Jabi, Abuja, on Thursday dismissed the charges...

63-year-old woman, teenage girl, two others killed in U.S. stabbing spree

A man armed with a knife went on a stabbing spree in...

FG to collect only nine types of taxes, says FIRS chairman

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says in line with the presidential...

After 14 days in detention, First News editor, Segun Olatunji, breathes air of freedom

The Editor of FirstNews, a digital newspaper, Segun Olatunji, on Thursday regained...

N3trn budget padding: Sen. Ningi threatens legal action if suspension is not lifted in seven days

Abdul Ningi, the senator representing Bauchi Central, has given Senate President Godswill...

Eniola Ajao apologizes over “AJAKAJU” movie premiere controversy

Actress Eniola Ajao has issued an apology to the public in the...

Ex-Presidential media aide, Akande criticises LP’s leadership, urges party’s alignment with national interest

Mr. Laolu Akande, a former presidential assistant, has expressed dissatisfaction with the...

Economic hardship: Ogun Govt. begins sale of rice at 50 percent price reduction to workers, public

Ogun Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced that his administration will start selling...

FG committed to steel industry revitalization to drive infrastructural development, says Industry Minister, Dr Uzoka-Anite

The Federal Government is committed to industry rehabilitation, with a focus on...

Easter: FG declares Friday, March 29, Monday, April 1 public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1,...

Fake, unwholesome products: NAFDAC seals 10 bakeries, 8 table water factories in Rivers

The National Agency for Food and Drug Control (NAFDAC) has shut down...

Climate change, food security: AfDB approves $50 million for Yobe State

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has granted a $50 million loan...

Ex Guinea-Bissau President’s Son Jailed in U.S. for Drug Trafficking

Malam Bacai Sanha Jr, the son of a former president of Guinea-Bissau,...

FG says preparations for next African Games start immediately,  salutes Team Nigeria’s performance

The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has said Team Nigeria’s...

Few weeks to party primary, leading Ondo APC governorship aspirant, Dr. Paul Akintelure, passes away

Dr. Paul Akintelure, a prominent candidate for governorship in Ondo State who...

IPOB, bandits using betting sites, crowdsourcing to finance terrorism – NFIU

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), bandits, and other terror organizations are...

Africa set to host Commonwealth Games in 2030, says Sports Minister Enoh

The Minister of Sport Development, Sen. John Enoh, has said all efforts...

EU launches €9m energy projects in Nigeria

The European Union (EU) has unveiled two new initiatives worth €9 million...