Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, has shown enthusiasm for the prospect of owning a team in the Nigeria Professional Football League, calling it a good concept.
The wealthy banker made the announcement on Monday via his X (previously Twitter) page.
In an earlier tweet, X user LawyerDayo urged huge businesses to acquire at least one team in order to increase league rivalry.
He wrote:
“Can we get the President and Ministry of Sport to weigh in on the big corporations in Nigeria to buy at least one league club as part of CSR? Imagine Dangote buys Kano Pillars, BUA buys Kwara United, Elumelu acquires Rivers United, and Geregu takes over 3SC. Imagine the competition.”
In his answer, Elumelu stated that the Federal Government, through Minister of Sports John Owan, has inquired about the prospect, which is now being studied.
He said:
“This is a nice idea. The Sports Minister, Senator John Enoh @OwanEnoh, is already thinking along this line and has approached me and we are already evaluating viability.”
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