Enugu Rangers seal landmark deal, as Mbah reiterates more support

<p>The Rangers International Football Club, popularly known as Enugu Rangers, have sealed a landmark partnership contract with an investment and financial advisory firm, Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited, in the areas of infrastructure, logistics, brand management, sponsorship of jerseys and other training kits that will revive the football club for global competition.</p>, <p>This was even as the state Governor, Barr Peter Mbah, reiterated support to restore the glory of the football club to its premier status through funding and other supports, adding that sport enthusiasts would soon see Enugu Rangers as their favourite in the continent.</p>, <p>Speaking at the event in Enugu, Tuesday, during the signing of the partnership agreement, the Governor said his administration had already indicated special interest in sports and would commit huge investment on the sector as a source of business, employment and revenue generation for the youths.</p>, <p>Noting that his administration was already creating an economic base to engage the youths and discourage them from leaving the country for greener pastures that never existed abroad, the Governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, said the state would continue to support meaningful investment venture in sports, technology and other essential areas to boost youths’ productivity.</p>, <p>The Governor, who said that the government was deliberate in making the state an attractive hub for investors, added that it would continue to partner with the private sector, such as the one with Afrinvest, to achieve the vision of making Enugu one of the top three states in the country in terms of gross domestic product.</p>, <p>“But in doing that, I believe strongly that the private sector will play an integral role in catalyzing the process. What you are seeing is an example of that. Afrinvest is coming in to help with Rangers Football Club; branding the club, and being part of the process of growing the club. </p>, <p>“This is just t