Daily Trust (Abuja)

Nigeria: Customs CG Congratulates Nigerians Over Afcon Win

By Sunday Williams, 14 February 2013

Super Eagles victory at the just concluded 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa has been described as triumph over cynicism and a manifestation of the ongoing transformation agenda of the Federal Government touching every facet of the society.

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Dikko Inde Abdullahi CFR stated this while congratulating Mr. President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and Nigerians on the historic victory of the Super Eagles in the just concluded AFCON 2013 in South Africa.

A statement from the customs Public Relations Officer, Wale Adeniyi, the Comptroller General said that sport is a platform for unification of all citizenry despite our diversity.

The Comptroller-General, a sport enthusiast urges all Nigerians to seize the opportunity presented by this victory to remain united in our quest for national greatness.

He urged the technical crew and members of the Super Eagles to remain focused and patriotic as they prepare for the Confederation and World Cups.

He described the victory as a test of the Nigerian character that demonstrates resilient spirit and strong commitment.

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