Senate Pledges N100m Reward for Flamingos Over Historic World Cup Triumph.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the commitment on behalf of the red chamber during plenary, following the consideration and adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Abdul Ningi, which called for national recognition and adequate rewards for the young footballers.
The lawmakers also urged the Federal Government to provide additional financial incentives to the players, describing their achievement as a source of pride for Nigeria, Africa and the girl child.
The Senate further called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to ensure that the players remained together after the competition to strengthen their understanding, preserve their teamwork and prepare them for future international assignments, particularly at the senior level.
The Senate President, while announcing the N100 million commitment, said the National Assembly was determined to demonstrate its appreciation for the players’ exceptional performance. “From the National Assembly, even if we do not have anything else to give these children, we will make a token of N100 million to them immediately,” he said. The resolution followed extensive contributions by senators, who raised concern that the team’s achievement had not received the level of publicity, recognition and celebration it deserved from the relevant authorities. Moving the motion, Ningi said the Flamingos’ accomplishment was particularly significant against the background of Nigeria’s recent disappointments in international football competitions.
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