More than a year after promising cash rewards to players and members of the technical crew of Bayelsa Queens, Premium Trust Bank is yet to fulfil its commitment, leaving the intended beneficiaries disappointed and questioning the bank’s commitment to its pledge.
The promise was made on July 30, 2025, by Dr. Aniebiet Offiong, Chief Business Officer (CBO) for the South-South region of Premium Trust Bank, during a reception hosted in honour of Bayelsa Queens by the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, at the Government House, Yenagoa.
At the event, Dr. Offiong reportedly pledged a cash reward of ₦2 million each to every player and coach of the club, while members of the backroom staff were promised ₦1.5 million each.
However, more than 12 months after the public declaration, the promised rewards are yet to be paid, leaving the beneficiaries waiting for the bank to honour its commitment.
One of the players, who spoke on condition of anonymity, expressed disappointment over the development, questioning why a promise made publicly in the presence of the state governor had remained unfulfilled for such a long period.
The player noted that the commitment had raised expectations among members of the team, making the prolonged delay particularly disappointing.
Premium Trust Bank is one of the sponsors of Bayelsa Queens, a club that has remained a prominent force in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership.
Interestingly, the development comes against the backdrop of another public financial commitment 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 gesture towards the Flamingos is commendable, the outstanding commitment to Bayelsa Queens raises an important question:
What assurance do the Flamingos have that this latest promise will not suffer the same fate?
For the players and officials of Bayelsa Queens, the issue is no longer about a promise made at a public event but about a commitment that has remained unfulfilled for over a year.
Premium Trust Bank, are therefore expected to clarify the status of the outstanding payments and explain why the promise to Bayelsa Queens has yet to be redeemed.
