Senate splashes N100m on victorious Nigerian U-17 girls

On Tuesday, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced a donation of N100 million to Nigeria's Under-17 women's national football team, the Flamingos. This generous contribution was made in recognition of their historic victory at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup held in Morocco. The Senate President's announcement followed a motion proposed by Senator Abdul Ningi, who chairs the Senate Committee on Sports.

Ningi lauded the young players, stating that their victory was unprecedented for a Nigerian team and deserved national recognition.

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, also from Edo North, echoed the sentiments, praising the team's triumph over Japan in the final. He emphasized that the victory demonstrated the potential and determination of Nigerian youth. The Senate unanimously adopted this motion, expressing their appreciation for President Bola Tinubu's support of sports development, Nigeria's historic win, and the leadership of the National Sports Commission, particularly its Chairman, Shehu Dikko.

Senate President Akpabio emphasized the significance of the Flamingos' victory, particularly their success against formidable opponents like Brazil and Japan. He commended the team for achieving what few Nigerian national teams have accomplished before and for bringing honor to both Nigeria and Africa. The N100 million donation serves as a testament to the Senate's commitment to supporting and celebrating the achievements of Nigeria's youth in football.