President Tinubu Welcomes Safe Return Of Super Eagles After Inhuman Treatment In Libya, Demands Swift Justice
President Bola Tinubu warmly welcomed the safe return of Nigeria’s Super Eagles following their inhuman treatment at the Libyan Airport. This was announced by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, via a statement on X.
Moved by the inhuman treatment of Nigeria's Super Eagles at the Libyan Airport, President Bola Tinubu, has warmly welcomed their safe return to the country.
This was made known in a statement in his X handle by Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Monday.
Onsnuga noted that "The harrowing experience of the national football team at the hands of their hosts and the Libyan authorities prompted the Nigerian Football Federation to withdraw the Super Eagles from the scheduled match on Tuesday."
According to him, "President Tinubu expects the Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to condubct a thorough investigation and recommend appropriate action against those who wilfully violated the organisation’s Statutes and Regulations.
"The President commends the proactive coordination between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Sports Development in addressing the unfortunate episode and ensuring the safe return of our players.
"President Tinubu applauds the players for keeping their spirit alive despite the excruciating ordeal in Libya," even as he
"recognises football's unifying power in bringing nations and people together and views the treatment of our citizens as unsportsmanlike and inhumane, a stark contrast to the spirit of the game he deeply appreciates.
"He fervently calls on all lovers of the round-leather game and administrators to unite and work collaboratively to prevent and overcome such incidents in the future."
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