Wike has successfully signed a cooperation deal with Real Madrid club international~details below

 Sport being the driven force of societal integration and a practical means that strengthen and redirect the ethical values of the youth.

No doubt the Governor of Rivers State Nyesom Wike, for the love of sport and knowing the important of sport has exhibited a true example of a leader who have love for his people and has a great interest in the development of his people and the Nigeria society Nation wide.

The governor of Rivers State Nyesom Wike welcome the Real Madrid international representative for the signing of the ratification of the framework for cooperation agreement between the international football club and the Rivers State government took place over the weekend at the Auditorium of Real Madrid Sport City, Fuerzas Armadas avenue, 402, Madrid, Spain.

Nyesom Wike, on behalf of the Rivers State government; Mr. Enrique Sanchez, the Executive Vice president of the Real Madrid Foundation and Mr. Jihad Saade, who is President of Interact Sports jointly signed the agreement.

While speaking at the event, Governor Wike commended the Real Madrid Foundation and the Interact Sports for the opportunity given to the Rivers State government to partner with the Real Madrid football club in order to encourage Rivers’ youths to develop their talents and skill through sport.

The Governor also added that, the State government is pleased to ratify the agreement with the Real Madrid Foundation and assured that everything has been done to fully commence the Real Madrid Academy in Port Harcourt.

Wike, was accompanied by the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu and the Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Professor Zacchaeus Adangor (SAN), explained that the initial intention was to admit only boys as students into the Real Madrid Academy, but following the huge application received from prospective female students, the State government had to reconsider the policy.

In his statement he said, “We had to stop to include the girls. We are very ready to kick-start the school and we believe that this is a very good opportunity for our people. We are honoured to be identified with the Real Madrid, it is a good brand for us.”

The Governor reaffirmed his belief that sport is an important factor in social integration and in the promotion of ethical values such as solidarity, participation, team spirit, respect for one’s opponent and non-discrimination.

L-R: Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu; Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike; Mr. Enrique Sanchez, the Executive Vice president of the Real Madrid Foundation; Mr. Jihad Saade, President of Interact Sports and Ambassador of Real Madrid, Mr. Alvaro Arbeloa at the Real Madrid Sports City, Madrid, Spain.

The Real Madrid Foundation maintained its resolve to continue to promote sport amongst children and youths in the understanding that sport contributes to the comprehensive development of a young person’s personality, offering positive alternatives to situations of risk and fostering healthy habits and ways of life amongst children and youths.

The President of Interact Sports, Jihad Saade, added that, Interact Sport has been an active contributor to the dynamic transformation of Nigeria, moving forward with modernity without forgetting Nigeria’s rich culture and heritage.

All the parties mutually acknowledged that they have the necessary legal capacity and authorization to execute and subscribe to the protocol.

The Real Madrid Foundation is the instrument by which Real Madrid uses to promote, both in Spain as well as abroad, the values inherent in sport, and the latter’s role as an educational tool capable of contributing to the comprehensive development of the personality of those who practice it.