The Senate has announced a N100 million donation to Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their historic victory at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the donation during plenary on Tuesday, following a motion moved by Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports.
Ningi moved the motion to congratulate the team, describing their triumph as a historic achievement, particularly as they accomplished what several other Nigerian national teams have struggled to achieve.
He lamented that the victory had not received sufficient publicity and national recognition, insisting that the players deserved to be celebrated for bringing honour to Nigeria and Africa.
Also speaking, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, commended the Flamingos for defeating Japan in the final, describing their performance as evidence of the potential and determination of Nigerian youths.
The Senate subsequently adopted the motion, congratulating President Bola Tinubu on his support for sports development, Nigerians on the victory and the National Sports Commission, particularly its Chairman, Shehu Dikko.
Akpabio described the triumph as a major achievement for Nigeria and Africa, highlighting the team’s victories over established football nations, including Brazil and Japan.
He commended the young players for winning the competition and bringing the trophy to Nigeria, describing their performance as a source of national pride.
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