Rivers State Governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum(NGF) Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has congratulated the Super Eagles and Nigerians for winning the African Cup of Nations. Amaechi who is the leader of the NFF delegation to the competition and was in South Africa to support the Eagles at the finals described the victory as a victory for all Nigerians.
In a statement by his spokesman David Iyofor, the Governor stated that, “This is a victory for all Nigerians. I must commend the Super Eagles for their Sterling performance. The Team and the technical crew did very well. They have made us proud again. Again, Nigeria has proved to the world that she’s indeed the giant of Africa, the real champions of Africa. This sweet and well-deserved victory is a testimony that with the right attitude and spirit, determination, doggedness, and the will to fight for victory, we will always win and rise above whatever the difficulties or challenges that may want to hold us down. ”
Amaechi urged Nigerians to emulate the Eagles and replicate this victory in other spheres of life and our national polity.
Also ,the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has congratulated the Super Eagles and all Nigerians on the nation’s victory in the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2013 finals in South Africa. Chairman of the forum and Governor of Niger State, Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu applauded the minister of Sports, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi,Coach Stephen Keshi and all members of the team who made the country proud after almost two decades of reversal of fortunes in the competition.
The forum in a statement signed by Aliyu’s Chief Press Secretary, Danladi Ndayebo commended the Nigerian Football Federation, the supporters club and other stakeholders who have been a source of encouragement to the team, stressing that the Super Eagles’ victory has reinforced the unity of Nigeria. The forum expressed the hope that the Super Eagles would go on to win the World Cup in Brazil next year.
It assured the team of every necessary support and encouragement that they would require from Nigerians to achieve the feat.
