The federal government has appointed former Super Eagles
captain, John Mikel Obi, as Youth Ambassador.
This was confirmed on Friday, at an event held at the National
Stadium, Lagos, which was attended by the Minister of Youth and Sports
Development, Sunday Dare.
According to the Special Adviser to Dare on Media, John
Joshua-Akanji, Mikel Obi was described by the Minister as a “role model whose
lasting legacies in football development has continued to have a positive
impact on youths in the country.”
Mikel Obi was assured of Federal Government support whenever he chooses to invest in the country.
“Time will not permit me to say much about Mikel’s success
as a footballer. He is our legend and a role model who has continued to impact
the lives of youth positively.
“It is it my pleasure to appoint you as Nigeria Youth
Ambassador. It’s a new portfolio and your role as youth ambassador will be made
known to Nigerians,” Dare said.
In his response, Mikel Obi said: “I feel highly honoured to
be appointed as Youth Ambassador of this country, it is a great feeling.
“I am happy with this partnership and I promise to do my
best to encourage and inspire the youths towards national development, not just
in football but in other sports like Basketball, Boxing among others.”
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