FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO HOST TEAM NIGERIA AND FALCONET ON SATURDAY

President Goodluck Jonathan

President Jonathan has directed all cabinet ministers to attend Saturdays reception for team Nigeria's special Athletes to the just concluded Paralympic games in London.

Minister of Information Labaran Maku announced this while addressing State house correspondence on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by president Jonathan in Abuja. Maku said the falconets who came fourth at the just concluded FIFA U-20 Women Championship in Japan would also be hosted at the recetion for their brilliant performance.

Maku said the president commended the outstanding performance of both teams and directed ministers to attend the reception to be host3ed at the presidential villa, as a mark of honour, adding that the reception would sent a clear signal that all athletes are important to the government.

Team Nigeria won thirteen medal at the paralympic games comprising six gold, five silver and two bronze medal while the falconet finished fourth at the U-20 WOMENS WORLD CUP.