Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has expressed the solidarity of the people of the State with Nigeria’s national team, Super Eagles, assuring them of support and hospitality of the State in their Sunday’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against the Falcon And Parrot of Sao Tomé and Principe.
In his interaction with the Super Eagles contingent at their Four Points by Sheraton Hotel camp, at Ikot Ekpene on Friday, Governor Eno welcomed the team to the state and assured them of security and safety.
The Governor congratulated the players for making it to the national team and encouraged them to play their best to make the country proud, assuring that he will continue to show solidarity with the team throughout their stay.
He noted that football remains a major unifier in the country, describing it as an exemplary sports that is worthy of emulation by others including politicians.
Governor Eno thanked the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, for choosing Uyo as venue for the Super Eagles’ home encounter, among the numerous cities in the country.
“So I thought I need to give it the attention it deserves by coming down here personally to welcome you, see how you are doing and see what we can do to ensure that you are in the right state of mind to win the march on Sunday”, he added, clarifying that Ikot Ekpene, where they camp, is less than 10 minutes to the venue of the match and that the state can boast of excellent road infrastructure that guarantees such convenience
The NFF Deputy Secretary General and leader of the Super Eagles contingent, Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme thanked Governor Umo Eno for the warm reception accorded the team since their arrival in the state and expressed appreciation to the governor for showing deep concern to the team by visiting them in camp soon after their arrival in the state.
Head Coach of the Super Eagles Team, José Peseiro and Captain of the Team, William-Troost Ekong in their remarks, appreciated the Akwa Ibom State Government for the hospitality the team has enjoyed in and made a presentation, on behalf of the team to Governor Umo Eno.
