By George Mgbeleke<\/p>\n
The Senate on Tuesday at plenary declared a donation of N100 million to Nigeria\u2019s Under-17 women\u2019s national football team, the Flamingos, following their historic victory at the FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco.<\/p>\n
The Senate President announced the donation while presiding over a motion moved by Sen. Abdul Ningi ( ADC Bauchi Central) on the need to congratulate the team on its achievement.<\/p>\n
Ningi described the victory as historic, noting that the young players had achieved what several other Nigerian national teams had struggled to accomplish.<\/p>\n
He said the team\u2019s triumph was particularly remarkable, given the limited expectations surrounding the players before the competition.<\/p>\n
The senator expressed concern that the achievement had not received adequate publicity and national recognition, adding that the players deserved to be celebrated for bringing honour to Nigeria and Africa.<\/p>\n
He also expressed concern that the team did not receive sufficient official recognition upon its arrival in the country.<\/p>\n
Seconding the motion,
\nSen. Adams Oshiomhole (APC Edo North) commended the team for defeating Japan in the final, describing the victory as evidence of the potential and determination of Nigerian youths.<\/p>\n
Oshiomhole urged Nigerians to appreciate the country\u2019s achievements rather than constantly focus on its challenges.<\/p>\n
He also appealed to the Senate leadership to make a donation to the team to support the players\u2019 educational needs alongside their sporting careers.<\/p>\n
The Senate thereafter adopted Ningi’s prayers congratulating President Bola Tinubu for his support for sports development, Nigerians on the historic victory, and the leadership of the National Sports Commission, particularly its Chairman, Shehu Dikko.<\/p>\n
It also urged the federal government to provide adequate compensation and rewards for the players in recognition of their achievement.<\/p>\n
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in his remarks, said the victory was a significant achievement for Nigeria and Africa, particularly as the Flamingos defeated football nations, including Brazil and Japan.<\/p>\n
Akpabio urged the federal government to adequately reward the players and called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to sustain the team and continue developing the players for future competitions.<\/p>\n
The Senate President also appealed to wealthy and sports-loving Nigerians to support the players and encourage other young people to participate in sports.<\/p>\n
He noted that the N100 million donation by the National Assembly was intended to recognise the players\u2019 achievement and encourage them to continue bringing honour to the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to commend the Flamingos, the Under-17 youth team of Nigeria, for defeating major countries such as Brazil and Japan to win the Under-17 World Cup for Africa for the first time and for Nigeria.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also urged, and we pray that the federal government will recognise these children accordingly and give them adequate rewards.<\/p>\n
“The Nigerian Football Federation, under its leadership, should see the need to keep these children together and develop them further,” Akpabio said. <\/p>\n
He congratulated the players, the Senate Committee on Sports and all Nigerians on the historic victory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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