Former Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung has assured President Muhammadu Buhari that he alongside others chosen to represent Nigeria at the ongoing African Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Egypt will do their best as ambassadors.
Dalung gave the assurance in a statement where he also promised to gather support and cheer the Super Eagles to make the nation proud at the tournament.
The former minister was chosen in an ambassadorial capacity as part of an 11-man team to represent Nigeria in Egypt.
Senate President Ahmad Lawan and Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila were also part of the team.
Others on the team are Secretary to the Government of the Federation; Boss Mustapha, Governors Ifeanyi Okowa and Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Delta and Lagos States respectively, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Godwin Emefiele, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee Habu Gumel among others.
