Nigeria: NFF Hails Akpabio, As Gov Redeems N10 Million Pledge to Eaglets

26 November 2012

The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday heaped plaudits on Akwa Ibom State Governor Godswill Akpabio (CON) for redeeming his pledge of N10 million to the U-17 National Team, Golden Eaglets.

NFF President Aminu Maigari said: "We are very appreciative of this gesture by Governor Akpabio. He has always been a man of his words. This also underscores the fact that he is a true sports lover."

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