Flamingos’ ₦3m Reward Promise Rekindles Questions Over Premium Trust Bank’s ₦2m Pledge to Bayelsa Queens
More than 15 months after reportedly promising cash rewards to players and officials of Bayelsa Queens, Premium Trust Bank is yet to fulfil the commitment, raising questions over the status of the financial pledge.
The promise was reportedly made on July 30, 2025, by Dr. Aniebiet Offiong, Chief Business Officer (CBO) for the South-South region of Premium Trust Bank, during a special reception organised in honour of Bayelsa Queens by Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, at the Government House, Yenagoa.
At the event, Dr. Offiong reportedly pledged ₦2 million each to every player and coach of the club, while members of the backroom staff were promised ₦1.5 million each.
However, despite the public announcement, the beneficiaries are reportedly yet to receive the promised rewards, leaving players and members of the technical crew waiting for the bank to redeem its commitment.
A player, who spoke on condition of anonymity, expressed disappointment over the delay, questioning why a pledge made publicly in the presence of the state governor had remained outstanding for such a long period.
According to the player, the announcement had generated considerable expectations among members of the team, making the prolonged wait particularly frustrating.
Premium Trust Bank is one of the sponsors of Bayelsa Queens, one of the prominent clubs in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership.
Interestingly, the outstanding pledge has attracted renewed attention following another major financial commitment reportedly announced by the bank.
At an event in Abuja on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Premium Trust Bank reportedly pledged ₦3 million each to members of Nigeria’s victorious U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
While the reported gesture towards the Flamingos is a welcome recognition of the team’s achievement, it has also brought the outstanding commitment to Bayelsa Queens back into focus.
The development raises questions about the status of the earlier pledge and whether the bank has taken steps to fulfil its promise to the Bayelsa-based club.
For the players and officials of Bayelsa Queens, the concern is no longer simply about a public announcement but about receiving a reward they were reportedly promised for their efforts and achievements.
Premium Trust Bank is therefore being urged to clarify the situation, provide an update on the outstanding payments and explain why the commitment made to Bayelsa Queens in July 2025 has yet to be fulfilled.
As the Flamingos celebrate their historic achievement and await their promised rewards, the Bayelsa Queens beneficiaries will equally hope that their long-standing expectation receives the attention it deserves.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
