President Goodluck
Jonathan is sending a high-powered delegation to South Africa to boost the
morale of the super eagles and cheer them to victory in their final games
against Burkina Faso on sunday.
A statement issued
by the special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati
Friday said the delegation will be led by the President of the Senate, Senator
David Mark while members include Governors Peter Obi of Anambra,
Isa Yuguda of Bauchi and the Minister of State (Foreign Affairs) Prof.
Viola Onwuliri, the Minister of Police Affairs, Navy Capt. Caleb Olubolade
and the Minister of State (Works), Ambassador Bashir Yuguda.
The statement said
President Jonathan would have loved to be present in South Africa
but his official commitments in London and Paris have made it
impossible for him to lead the cheering for the Super Eagles.
The president
charged the delegation to ensure that the members of the team are properly
motivated and in the best possible spirits to win a resounding victory for the
nation on Sunday.
“They are to also
inform the team that President Jonathan will host a dinner reception for them
at the State House Banquet Hall at 7pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 to
personally thank and honour them for their positively transformed performance
in South Africa which has undoubtedly re-established Nigeria as a major power
in international soccer.
“The President
charged the team to go out against Burkina Faso on Sunday with the greatest
determination to win a final victory that will bring immense joy and happiness
to the millions of Nigerians at home and abroad who have had their pride
restored by the triumphs against Ethiopia, Cote D’Ivoire and Mali, and are
praying for ultimate success at South Africa’s National Stadium” the statement
said.
Source: Vanguard
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