The Federal Government has nominated the Governor of Lagos state Mr Akinwunmi Ambode as one of those that will be part of the delegates going to Russia to support the Super Eagles.
The Governor who was presented with his letter of appointment by the Minister of sports Mr Solomon Dalung said it was a pleasure that they are presenting the letter to the governor.
The minister said it will be a thing of great joy to have him as part of the contingent going to show support for the Super Eagles at the Russia 2018 FIFA world cup.
Mr Dalung while presenting the letters on behalf of the President the minister said:
Your Excellency, I want to inform you that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has approved you as one of the members of the Federal Government Delegation that would be leading and representing him and other Nigerians in Russia at the World Cup.
The President’s approval of you as a member of that delegation is borne out of the conviction that you have been one of the Governors that have invested heavily in sports and also supported Sports.
Image: Ambode Presenting Gift to his visitors(via-IG/akinwunmiambode)
Lagos is home to sports and so we are always here. We are always here because of the very friendly environment and a good relationship the Ministry enjoys with the Lagos State Government and the fraternity of the government and people of Lagos is one of the major reasons why we will often visit the Governor when the occasion demands.
The Lagos state governor who shared the photo on his social media handle, said he was delighted to have been found worthy of the nomination and he will not disaapoint. He said:
I am honoured to have been nominated by President Buhari to join the Federal Government delegation to support the Nigerian Super Eagles at the World Cup in Russia.
With our morale and physical support, Nigerians would be made proud and I am sure people should not bother about what they are seeing with the friendly matches; they are supposed to be friendlies and I am sure the team will put all their energy and make Nigeria proud.