Presidency Defends Falcons WAFCON Rewards

Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu. Bayo Onanuga has defended the national accolades and monetary prizes awarded by President Bola Tinubu to Nigeria’s Super Falcons following their triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

In a message posted on his official X account on Tuesday, Onanuga criticised those who argued that the rewards were either too lavish or inadequate. He compared it to the ₦150 million grand prize given to the winner of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality television show.

“When you remember that Multichoice, the organiser of the BBNaija reality show, is offering the winner ₦150 million grand prize, you wonder why some Nigerians are unappreciative of President Tinubu’s rewards to the Super Falcons.

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“President Tinubu has rewarded excellence, creativity, hard work, soccer artistry, and the undying Nigerian spirit.” He said.

Falcons Rewards Justified - Onanuga
Nigeria’s Super Falcons in a group photograph with President Tinubu and the First Lady, Remi Tinubu

Onanuga’s remarks came shortly after Tinubu welcomed the winning team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. During the event, every player and coaching staff member received the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).

Additionally, Tinubu announced a cash award equivalent to $100,000 for each player and $50,000 for each member of the coaching staff.

He also pledged three-bedroom apartments for all team members in the Renewed Hope Housing Estate situated in the Federal Capital Territory.

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