By Samuel Akpan
President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s U-17 Flamingos with N100 million each after they beat Japan 2-1 to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, receiving the team at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, said: “If you have seen me, you have seen the Father. If you have seen me, you have seen Mr. President.”
PerSecondNews report that she announced that each player would get a N100 million savings certificate held in trust at designated banks, noting they are still under 17 and should not handle the cash directly.
The Flamingos coach received N100 million in cash, while each member of the technical crew got N50 million, as directed by the President.
“I want to thank you for coming to the State House, as a mother, always remember to pray. Don’t forget the humbling moment you stood together and started worshiping that night.”
The First Lady said the nation was proud of the champions and reminded them that “wherever we are, God brought us there,” urging them never to forget that moment.