Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki, yesterday, tasked the Nigerian delegation to the 2016 Rio Olympics to make the country proud by winning medals in their various events in the course of the game.
Saraki, who stated this when he received the executive and members of the Football Club Owners Association of Nigeria in the National Assembly, also advised the nation’s contingent to the games to eschew any conduct capable of denting the image of the country.
Saraki, who stated this when he received the executive and members of the Football Club Owners Association of Nigeria in the National Assembly, also advised the nation’s contingent to the games to eschew any conduct capable of denting the image of the country.
Saraki, who earlier received a letter honouring him as the patron of the Football Club Owners Association of Nigeria from the leader of the delegation, also stated that it was time for sports lovers in the country, especially the private sector, to contribute towards sustaining the growth of sports in the country.
Saraki, according to a statement by his chief press secretary, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja said: “I want to wish Team Nigeria going for the Rio Olympics all the best. It is something they have prepared and worked hard for in the last four years.
“They are representing Nigeria, so they should do their best to keep the flag flying and come back with a lot of gold, silver and bronze medals. Most importantly, they should ensure that the image of the country is sustained. Let them give their best and be great ambassadors of this country. I wish them all the best,” he said.
He further called on all stakeholders to support the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) to take it to the next level.
He said: “We must do more for the league in order for it to go forward. There is no doubt that football continues to play a key role in our society and in the social and economic development of the country. We have all seen what other leagues are like in other parts of the world. I don’t see any reason why our own league cannot be like that. What I want to reassure you is that the 8th Senate is ready to give you all the necessary backing and legislation that is required to take us to that level,” Saraki said.
He further called on all stakeholders to support the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) to take it to the next level.
He said: “We must do more for the league in order for it to go forward. There is no doubt that football continues to play a key role in our society and in the social and economic development of the country. We have all seen what other leagues are like in other parts of the world. I don’t see any reason why our own league cannot be like that. What I want to reassure you is that the 8th Senate is ready to give you all the necessary backing and legislation that is required to take us to that level,” Saraki said.
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