“We are proud to be part of the Nigeria’s qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and we will not relent in our effort to support sports. We are committed to empowering our youth and also use sports to support their dreams. We are delighted to receive this award from the organisers of the Nigeria Sports Award and this will surely spur us to do more for sports in the country,” Bassey said. Since assumption of office, Governor Emmanuel has championed the drive for sports revolution in Nigeria, with Akwa Ibom becoming the emerging football capital of Nigeria by hosting to the Super Eagles all through its successful qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. According to the Chairman of the Nigerian Sports Award panel, Mr. Kweku Tandoh, the public had four different voting options – messaging option, twitter, manual format and voting through the award website.

Source: The Guardian November 22, 2017 03:33 UTC