Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Tuesday
called on Team Nigeria at the ongoing Rio Olympics Football games to strive to
get the gold medal because only the best is good for their determination,
resilience and display of soccer skills.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and
Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, Saraki specifically commended the
superlative performance of the U-23 Eagles team so far, in spite of the initial
hiccups.
Saraki said: "The resilience, determination and winning
streak of the Dream Team VI in the men’s football event at the Rio Olympics
excite me and rekindle my hope that Nigeria can once again get the coveted gold
medal like we did in Atlanta, in 1996.
"With the focus and team spirit we have seen in your
games so far, we are upbeat that we can repeat the 1996 Atlanta feat.
Therefore, I urge you not to settle for less. I look forward to a resounding
victory in your semi-final encounter against Germany on Wednesday," he
said.
The Senate President however called on Nigerians to borrow a
leaf from the indomitable spirit of the nation's Dream Team VI and always
display patriotism even in the face of challenges to make their country great.
"With positive attitude and determination, we shall
surmount our present socio-economic challenges as a nation. The Under-23 Team
has demonstrated our innate capacity to rise above challenges and achieve
success. This season calls for the can-do-spirit. Let every Nigerian come
together and pray for this team to win the gold. Our prayers should also be
extended to other athletes who are still competing in the Games.
"Again, from now on, all Nigerians should come together
and act as one football team in bringing development to our country, respecting
the law, patronising our locally made products, striving for the best for our
country, shunning vices, making patriotism our badge of honour and showing that
we are proud to be Nigerians and ready to bear the burden and benefits of our
citizenship", he stated.
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