15/06/2026
NYCN HONOURS KAGOTE PRESIDENT, LESI MAOL, WITH NOVELTY FOOTBALL MATCH
The National Youth Council of Nigeria, Rivers State Chapter, has honoured the President of KAGOTE, Chief Lesi Maol, with a novelty football match held at the Mogho Central Football Field in Gokana Local Government Area.
Chairman of the Council, Comrade Bani Nwisabari Bani said the event was organized to celebrate Chief Maol's birthday, his emergence as KAGOTE President, and his outstanding philanthropic contributions to the development of Ogoniland.
Chairman of the occasion and Member representing Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Dum Dekor, performed the ceremonial kick-off and commended the celebrant for his commitment to community development. He also donated ₦5 million to support the organizers.
Also speaking, the Deputy Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dumle Maol, described the celebrant as a father, brother, and friend, praising his humanitarian impact and pledging support for youth-focused programmes.
In his remarks, Chief Lesi Maol thanked the organizers for the honour, stating that the recognition would inspire him to do more for the people. He announced plans to organize an inter-secondary schools football competition with a star prize of ₦20 million and a community football championship across Ogoniland with a grand prize of ₦50 million. He also pledged to provide musical equipment for Ogoni gospel artiste, Tornubari Nsigbo.