Buhari to host Eaglets, others January 21

President Muhammadu Buhari

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Friday Olokor, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari has finally agreed to host the victorious Golden Eaglets at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja on January 21.

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung stated this on Thursday night in Abuja during the Glo/CAF African Footballer of the Year Awards.

He also stated that the National Sports Commission has forwarded a proposal for the reception, which the Presidency has approved.

Buhari had earlier disclosed during the recent presidential media chat that he has approved the proposals brought to him for the hosting of the players and athletes.

Expectedly, the President will host the Eaglets, who won the Chile 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup, the world scrabble champion, Wellington Jighere, and the athletes, who did Nigeria proud at the Brazzaville 2015 All Africa Games.

Dalung said, “January 21 has been approved by President Muhammadu Buhari as a day for the reward of all those who have made us proud. And indeed, the Federal Government has also approved a comprehensive package for all the athletes and this is not limited to football, it’s also for scrabble, basketball and all other games through which the country was made proud.”

When asked the recommendations, Dalung said “The recommendation is subject to the approval of Mr. President and since it is a package, it cannot be unveiled until that day”.