The Federal Government has finally fulfilled its long-standing promise to allocate houses to members of the 1994 Super Eagles squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia.
This development was announced in a statement posted on the Ministry’s website on Wednesday, bringing joy to the former football stars who have waited for three decades for this recognition.
One of the beneficiaries, former striker Efan Ekoku, was presented with an allocation letter for a house in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in the lives of these football legends.
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Ekoku’s niece, Lisa Jenifer Nwagbogun, represented him at the brief ceremony, where the Director and Head of Department, Public Building and Housing Development, Pemi Temitope, presented the letter on behalf of the Minister of Housing and Urban Development.
Temitope described the move as part of the government’s commitment to rewarding the team’s patriotic service, which brought honor to the nation three decades ago.
Nwagbogun expressed her gratitude to the Federal Government and the Ministry of Housing, saying, “I am deeply grateful to the Federal Government and the Ministry of Housing for fulfilling this long-standing pledge to my uncle.
It is truly heartening to witness such commitment to integrity and follow-through. This gesture not only honors Mr. Efan Ekoku’s service but also restores faith in the value of public promises being kept.”
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The 1994 Super Eagles squad made history by winning the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia, bringing glory to Nigeria and cementing their places in the country’s football folklore. The team’s victory was a source of national pride, and the government’s decision to allocate houses to the players is a fitting tribute to their achievements.
The promise was first made over three decades ago, and former President Muhammadu Buhari approved its implementation in 2022, 28 years after it was initially made.
Efan Ekoku in action for English side Norwich City. (Getty Images)
Housing units are being allocated to team members in various states, while some, like Ekoku, are receiving theirs in Abuja.
The allocation of houses to the 1994 Super Eagles squad is a testament to the government’s recognition of the importance of sports and its commitment to honoring Nigerian heroes.
The Federal Government’s decision to allocate houses to the 1994 Super Eagles squad is a significant step towards recognising the contributions of Nigerian sports heroes
