An Open Letter To The Nigerian President – Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello, @AderonkeW

Dear Mr. President,

I am personally moved to write you this letter before the General Elections which will be a determinant for your second term in office.

Discussing the reasons behind my writing this letter, you have given the Nigerian women a lot of chance to showcase their talents through administration and empowerment, the 35% slot is highly commendable.

Today is the International Women’s day and I am using this day through this letter to remind you of the forgotten Super Falcons, the team with the highest record of successes in all the football teams we have in Nigeria.

Super Falcons

These young women gave their all, some played for the country wearing sanitary towels/tampons. It was inconvenient Mr. President, yet they came out successful, leaving their emotional issues behind, they took it upon themselves to bring glory to the country.

Mr. President, let me take you down the memory lane, in case you have forgotten, it doesn’t take you this long to host the Super Eagles when they won the African Cup of Nations in 2013 and also the U17 for their victory in Dubai last year when they won the World Cup, the women are waiting.

Each time you campaign for your second term in office, you talk about reforms and successes in the sports sector. On the contrary your Mrs Jonathan, the First Lady has never identified with these girls successes in her campaign, being a part of the successful Nigerian women under your Administration, Oh well!

Jonathan Goodluck, Nigerian President

I am calling out to you to do the needful, fulfill all righteousness, be fair to the girls, host them, honour and pamper them.

They will soon represent Nigeria at the FIFA World Cup and hosting them will be a form of encouragement. It will push the girls to win the Tournament.

I have written this letter in genuine concern for the female footballers. I remain apolitical, with no personal stake, a true Nigerian who believe so much in the power of sports in Nigeria.

Thank You,

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PRES.JONATHAN TO HOST VICTORIOUS SUPER FALCONS ON WEDNESDAY

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan will receive the victorious African women champions The Super Falcons at the federal executive council meeting on Wednesday.

Minister of sports and chairman of National Sports Commission, Tammy Danagogo who divulged this when he met with the Super Falcons before they beat the Lionesses of Cameroon 2-0 in the final of the African Women’s Championship.

According to the minister, a proposal has been sent to Mr. President to receive the team at FEC meeting on Wednesday noting that he is quite sure Mr. President will be looking forward to meet the Falcons on their return as he praised the girls for doing Nigeria proud in Namibia.

Standing from Left:Super Falcons captain Evelyn Nwabuoku,NFF board member Dilichukwu Onyedinma,Nigeria High Commissioner in Namibia ;Ambassasdor Biodun Olurunfemi,Minister for Sports Tammy Danagogo and wife of the Ambassador at the Nigerian House for the dinner.

” I know it is not just going to be a presidential hand shake alone because he likes to appreciate those who do the country proud in any sector of national endeavour. Just get the job done and leave the rest” the minister stated

Meanwhile, the Super Falcons are expected to depart Windhoek for Johannesburg by 2pm on Sunday and depart for Lagos by 11pm and will spend the night in Lagos.

The Minister also divulged during the victory dinner at the Nigerian House Windhoek that arriving Lagos the team will be welcomed by the Lagos community,where they will spend a night. They will then leave for Abuja on Tuesday where they will be hosted by the National Sports Commission (NSC) before the team meets with Mr President on Wednesday.

President Jonathan to storm Brazil for World Cup

Nigeria’s leader, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR will be in Brazil this summer to support the Super Eagles in their quest to lift the prestigious FIFA World Cup trophy, as ‘Nigeria’s Official Number One Supporter.’

Speaking at a colourful ceremony inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday morning, where he was decorated as Grand Patron of Nigeria Football Supporters Club, President Jonathan also hailed the efforts of the National Sports Commission, Nigeria Football Federation and Nigeria Football Supporters Club in the numerous successes that Nigeria National Teams have achieved in the recent past.

Dedicating the honour to all Members of the Federal Executive Council and Nigerians of goodwill at home and in diaspora, the President also pledged that his administration will continue to give maximum support and assistance to all Nigerian sportsmen and women to bring glory to the country.

It will be recalled that since President Jonathan came into office, Nigeria Football Federation has brought immense honour and glory to Nigeria through the National Teams, with a total of 10 trophies in the cabinet. These trophies include the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup, 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, 2011 African Youth Championship, 2010 African Women Championship, trophies from prestigeous international friendlies against Argentina, Catalonia and South Africa, and three editions of COPA Lagos International Beach Soccer competition. The Super Eagles have also qualified for this year’s FIFA World Cup finals, with the Falconets and Flamingoes through to take part in this year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup and FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup respectively.

“The Year 2014 is a very important one for our nation, as we have the FIFA World Cup and the Commonwealth Games ahead of us. The Federal Government will not relent in giving support to all our athletes in all sports to excel. I am indeed honoured to be officially recognised as Nigeria’s Number One Supporter. I have always been a keen supporter of all our National Teams.”

President Goodluck Jonathan with the CHAN Eagles

Speaking at the ceremony, President -General of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Dr. Rafiu Oladipo hailed the President’s keen
interest and personal motivation of all the National Teams, which has resulted in tremendous successes over the years..

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari joined Vice President Namadi Sambo, Minister of Sports, Alhaji Bolaji
Abdullahi, Director General of NSC, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye and Dr Oladipo in decorating President Jonathan with the ceremonial dress, medallions, muffler, Staff of Office and trophy.