Senate President David Mark Leads FG Delegates To Cheer Eaglets In UAE

Senate President David Mark leads Federal Government Delegates to cheer the U17 Nigerian players (Golden Eaglets) in their final match against Mexico today.

Leadership reports that;

President Goodluck Jonathan has constituted a high-powered delegation to cheer the Golden Eaglets in their final match at the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup  tournament in United Arab Emirates.

This information is contained in a statement issued by Dr Reuben Abati, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in Abuja on Thursday.

The statement said the delegation would be headed by the Senate President, Sen. David Mark, with the Minister of Special Duties, Alhaji  Tanimu Turaki, as member.

The others members are: the Minister of Labour, Chief Emeka Wogu; the Minister of Water Resources, Mrs Sarah Ochekpe; and the Minister of State for FCT, Mrs Olajumoke Akinjide.

It stated that the delegation would represent the Federal Government at the Friday’s FIFA U-17 World Soccer finals between Nigeria and Mexico.

Jonathan charged them to ensure that the Golden Eaglets received all necessary support and motivation for victory during the encounter.

``The president told the delegation to reassure the Golden Eaglets and their handlers of his personal confidence and expectation that they will maintain their excellent track-record in this year’s championship and crown their winning performances with another victory against the Mexicans tomorrow.''

The statement quoted the president as conveying to the Eaglets, through the delegation, the best wishes of all Nigerians for their victory.

It stated that the president promised to join other patriotic Nigerians, within and outside the country, to cheer them on to victory during the match.

``He looks forward to receiving them at the Presidential Villa and showing them the full appreciation of the nation when, as expected, they return in triumph to Nigeria,’’ the statement added. (NAN)

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