Scholarship For Idol’s Winner.

Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has assured the  winner of the Nigerian Idol, Mercy Chinwo, that the  government will support her education and career. 

Amaechi spoke when Ms Chinwo visited him at the Government House, Port Harcourt, yesterday.

 ‘’I want to say congratulations to you for winning because you merited it,’’ he said. 

Amaechi described Ms Chinwo as a good ambassador of the state and promised that the government will ensure that she completes her tertiary education within or outside the country.

The governor said the scholarship was to ensure that she furthers her education. 

He advised the Idols winner not to compromise her education, urging her not to be carried away by the euphoria of her success, but to focus on her future prospects.  

“You must be able to pursue your career and education,” he added. 

Ms Chinwo thanked the government and people for the support and encouragement she got during the competition. 

She said her success demonstrates that Rivers youths are imbued with huge talents and potentials. 

‘’You are yet to see the best from Ikwerre and  Rivers  youths.’’

A judge in the competition, Jeffrey Daniels, who accompanied Ms Chinwo, said the competition was  to promote creativity among youths.