Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has fulfilled his administration’s promise to donate a befitting house to Super Falcons star Francisca Ordega, in recognition of her contributions to Nigerian football.
The governor fulfilled the promise with the formal presentation of Unit 10, Fountain Estate, Makurdi, to the international footballer.
Represented by the Group Managing Director of Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC), Dr Raymond Asemakaha, Governor Alia commended Ordega for her resilience, dedication and achievements, urging youths in the state to emulate her determination and pursue their talents.
He praised the football star for making Benue proud and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting young people to achieve their career aspirations.
The governor assured that his administration would not renege on its commitments to Ordega, adding that the presentation of the house was part of the promises made to her in recognition of her achievement.
In her response, Francisca Ordega expressed appreciation to Governor Alia for fulfilling the promise, describing the gesture as a source of encouragement.
She disclosed that the promises made to her following the 2024/2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, including the N50 million reward and the provision of a house, had been fulfilled, with only the naming of a street in her honour outstanding.
According to her, she had been assured that the street would be named next year.
Ordega urged young people in the state to remain focused, resilient and committed to their dreams, stressing that determination and hard work were essential to achieving success.
Also speaking, the Head of Business Development and Strategy at BIPC, Theresa Abeda, congratulated Ordega on the recognition and urged Benue youths to draw inspiration from her achievements and emulate her commitment to excellence.
The presentation of the house underscores the state government’s recognition of Ordega’s sporting achievements and its pledge to encourage young talents to pursue their chosen careers.
Source: Sports Archives – New Telegraph
