John Mikel Obi, the former Super Eagles captain, has
been appointed as Youth Ambassador by the Federal
Government to inspire young Nigerians towards
excellence.

This was made known at an event held at the
National Stadium, Surulere Lagos on Friday, which
was attended by the Minister of Youth and Sports
Development, Sunday Dare.

According to the Special Adviser to the Minister on
Media, John Joshua-Akanji, Mikel was described by
the Minister as a “role model whose lasting legacies
in football development has continued to have a
positive impact on youths in the country.”

The Stoke City midfielder was assured of Federal
Government support whenever he chooses to invest
in the country.

“Time will not permit me to say much about Mikel’s
success as a footballer. He is our legend and a role
model who has continued to impact the lives of youth
positively.

“It is it my pleasure to appoint you as Nigeria Youth
Ambassador. It’s a new portfolio and your role as
youth ambassador will be made known to Nigerians,”
the Dare said.

In his response, Mikel expressed delight with his new
portfolio and promised to work with the sports
ministry to foster youth development in the country.


“I feel highly honoured to be appointed as Youth
Ambassador of this country, it is a great feeling. I am
happy with this partnership and I promise to do my
best to encourage and inspire the youths towards
national development, not just in football but in other
sports like Basketball, Boxing among others”, said
Mikel.


After the event, Dare took a tour of the National
Stadium which is undergoing rehabilitation. He
pointed out that a lot had been put into the
rehabilitation as he emphasised on the pitch,
scoreboard, tracks and the spectators’ stand.

“A lot has been put in place to ensure that the
stadium returns to what it used to be. The seats are
no longer in line with FIFA standard, but we have
partnered a private organization to have modern seats
in place,” he concluded.

https://www.tori.ng/news/172762/fg-appoints-mikel-obi-as-youth-ambassador.html

The most humble player, I have ever seen
Although he is my senior in my secondary school days in jos

In his prime, Mikel was forming for Nigerians, now he's faded , he wants to retrace his root..

Thought by now Putin will appoint him youth ambassador...

Legendary Mikel

Very soon this one go begin shout one Nigerya upandan..
Try it and watch us come for you.. Igbo or Not

Zetra7:
In his prime, Mikel was forming for Nigerians, now he's faded , he wants to retrace his root..

Thought by now Putin will appoint him youth ambassador...

Will you keep qwayet.? Dont let bad belle consume you.

otipoju:


Will you keep qwayet.? Dont let bad belle consume you.

If you have ever criticized anybody better than you,then you should be the one to shut the hell up forever...
Unknown soul

Congrats my man

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I stand to be tutored. Minister of sports appointed him as ambassador and not the President. Now answer me; if the minister is removed from office, will Mikel continue as ambassador? Do ministers have the Constitutional rights to appoint ambassadors?

Anyone can respond.

lazkizz:
The most humble player, I have ever seen
Although he is my senior in my secondary school days in jos

the most humble?
Humbles comes from ur achievement.
Both Nwankwo Kanu, Ngolo Kante, theiry henry and Kaka humble pass this overhyped kid

mayorbch:
I stand to be tutored. Minister of sports appointed him as ambassador and not the President. Now answer me; if the minister is removed from office, will Mikel continue as ambassador? Do ministers have the Constitutional rights to appoint ambassadors?

Anyone can respond.

I think the ministers have rights to appoint people in their respective ministries.

colorsofrainbow:

If you have ever criticized anybody better than you,then you should be the one to shut the hell up forever...
Unknown soul

There is no need trading words with a faceless bitter soul

Good.

Congratulations.

Well deserved.

He deserved it. Congratulations bro.

Zetra7:
In his prime, Mikel was forming for Nigerians, now he's faded , he wants to retrace his root..

Thought by now Putin will appoint him youth ambassador...

Did he play for Russian national team as their captain?

Congratulations Mikel.
All the best.

Guy man, if old age don affect football, old age still dey for politics money

All this his recent romance with UARian govt...na here e lead.

Lemme nuh hear One-Nijeriya from his mouth...he will b bashed hard and I'd take d lead.