The federal government has set up a panel to investigate the vandalism of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja after Tuesday's 2022 World Cup playoff between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Black Stars of Ghana.
Minister of youth and sports development, Sunday Dare stated that action of the fans after the match is saddening and unacceptable, saying,
Nigerians must stop destroying Government property. Anyone identified to be culpable in acts of vandalism at the national stadium will be prosecuted by the Federal Government. This must stop. The willful destruction of Government property across the country is unacceptable and must be condemned. While the failure to qualify is regrettable, the destruction is unacceptable and unjustified.
I am giving this assurance that the necessary steps will be taken to deal with the issues that have led to Nigeria’s inability to qualify. All I am asking for now is patience from millions of Nigerians.
The members of the panel include: Retired DIG Sanni Usman - Chairman, Dr. Henry Nzekwu - Vice Chairman, Retired Navy Commodore Omatseye, Alhaji Abba Yola, Dr. Simon Ebhojiaye, Director Federations and Elite Athletes Department of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mrs. Tayo Oreweme, Mr. Mitchell Obi, Representative of the Director-General, Department of State Security (DSS), Olumide Bamiduro of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports will serve as secretary.
The terms of reference for this investigative panel will be communicated in due course.
Source: www.clintonsdaily.com
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