The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Sunday called for the revival of inter-house and inter-school sporting competitions across the country.
Speaker Tajudeen gave the charge via a congratulatory message to Nigeria’s female national team, the Super Falcons, for winning the Women’s African Cup of Nations, saying the victory was well-deserved.
While restating his commitment to helping revive Nigeria’s sporting sector, Speaker Abbas noted that the country has many talents at the grassroots who are waiting for opportunities.
To this end, he underscored the need for the government to embark on a “catch-them-young” campaign.
Speaker Abbas thanked and commended the Nigerian team for defeating their Moroccan opponents at the finals on Saturday night, saying they have further cemented their position as champions of Africa.
He described the Super Falcons as being spectacular in the final match, which saw a comeback win against the host nation.
The speaker said the victory was not only well-deserved but also came as a relief to Nigerians, as a football-loving nation.
He added that the WAFCON trophy is a symbol of patriotism, hard work, and tenacity.
As Speaker Abbas called for appreciation of the Super Falcons by the Nigerian government he also urged Nigerian athletes to continue to be loyal to their country.
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