The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Ogun State Chapter, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 feminine nationwide soccer group, the Flamingos, on their excellent efficiency, describing it as a robust assertion on the energy and limitless potential of the Nigerian girl-child. In an announcement signed by its Chairperson, Comrade Morenikeji Sobaloju,……
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Ogun State Chapter, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 feminine nationwide soccer group, the Flamingos, on their excellent efficiency, describing it as a robust assertion on the energy and limitless potential of the Nigerian girl-child.
In an announcement signed by its Chairperson, Comrade Morenikeji Sobaloju, and Secretary, Damilola Koleade, the affiliation stated the Flamingos’ braveness, willpower, self-discipline and resilience have as soon as once more introduced delight and honour to the nation.
NAWOJ famous that the achievement goes past soccer, saying it reinforces the truth that Nigerian women possess the power to interrupt boundaries, problem limitations and contribute meaningfully to nationwide improvement when given alternatives, encouragement and institutional help.
“It is a celebration of the Nigerian girl-child, whose dreams and aspirations deserve to be nurtured, supported and given the platform to flourish,” the assertion stated.
The affiliation additionally counseled the Federal Government underneath President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for its continued efforts in direction of repositioning and growing the sports activities sector as an essential element of nationwide improvement.
It significantly acknowledged the strategic position of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and counseled its Director-General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, for his dedication to strengthening the sports activities sector, selling grassroots participation and creating alternatives for younger athletes.
NAWOJ additionally recognised the contributions of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), its management, technical officers and different stakeholders to the expansion of soccer within the nation.
While celebrating the feat, the affiliation urged related authorities to maintain the momentum by strengthening funding in ladies’s soccer, bettering amenities, offering ample welfare for athletes and coaches, and giving feminine soccer the eye it deserves.
It additionally counseled the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her seen celebration of the group’s victory, describing a video of her jubilating as a heartwarming demonstration of nationwide delight and encouragement for younger feminine athletes.
“Such public expressions of support send a powerful message to millions of girls across the country that their efforts, sacrifices and accomplishments matter,” NAWOJ stated.
The affiliation additional known as for elevated funding in grassroots sports activities improvement, significantly in faculties and communities, the place many gifted women stay undiscovered resulting from insufficient amenities and restricted funding.
It advocated stronger partnerships between authorities, the non-public sector, sports activities organisations, instructional establishments and the media to create extra alternatives for women in sports activities.
NAWOJ additionally urged the media to present feminine athletes constant visibility and recognition, and never solely when main victories are recorded.
It congratulated the gamers, coaches, technical crew and administration of the Flamingos, and wished different Nigerian feminine nationwide groups continued success.
“When we invest in our girls, we invest in the future of our nation. When women and girls rise, Nigeria rises with them,” the assertion added.
