President Bola Tinubu has tasked Vice President Kashim Shettima to guide a presidential delegation to the ultimate of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.
Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Particular Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Workplace of the Vice President, acknowledged this in an announcement in Abuja on Saturday.
The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) studies that the Tremendous Eagles will tackle hosts Ivory Coast on Sunday, February 11, in a rematch on the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan.
Mr Nkwocha stated the match will revive the reminiscences of Nigeria's 1-0 win in opposition to the hosts within the group stage, which was secured by captain William Troost-Ekong's penalty.
He stated Tinubu believes Shettima's presence on the closing alongside the delegation is a testomony to the federal government's continued help for the group and its dedication to their success.
The Federal Authorities is asking on all Nigerians, each at house and overseas, to unite in help of the Tremendous Eagles.
“The federal government additionally enjoins all Nigerians to lift their voices in encouragement and create a wave of nationwide pleasure that may propel the group to glory,” he stated.
NAN studies that Shettima had beforehand represented the President within the semi-finals when the Eagles defeated South Africa in a pulsating encounter.
