By Abbanobi -Eku Onyekachi
Abuja
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured that the Senate and the National Assembly under his leadership would continue to support sports through enabling laws and adequate appropriations to harness all the hidden talents in the country.
In a press statement from his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Hon Eseme Eyiboh on Tuesday, the senate president made the promises while congratulating Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and the Super Falcons on their impressive wins at the CAF Awards.
Akpabio praised Lookman, Atalanta of Italy forward and Super Eagles goal poacher, for winning the CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award. He described Lookman as “one of our finest footballers and an international superstar” whose win is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and exceptional skills on the football pitch.
The Senate President also congratulated Chiamaka Nnadozie, Super Falcons goalkeeper, on emerging as the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for the second consecutive year. He commended the Super Falcons for winning the Women’s National Team of the Year Award, noting that these achievements demonstrate the team’s resilience, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.
Akpabio emphasized that the awards are not only a proud moment for Nigerian football but also a reflection of the nation’s rich sporting talent. Once again, Akpabio congratulated Ademola Lookman, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and the Super Falcons on their remarkable achievements
