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The nominees for the Puskas award and the Marta award (best goals) will be revealed later.

DisGuy:
What's the sacrifice here? How does the govt following the law- compensating those that have given up their land/buildings for development?
It's the universal obligation of govt! It's not a favour or sacrifice, Mr Jag should know that

Kai! Is comprehension so difficult??

They did not just compensate, they took up the task of rebuilding. They did not just give money, they spent their time and energy to rebuild the structures themselves.

Anyway, your opinion on whether it was a sacrifice or not is irrelevant.

Completely irrelevant.

What matters is that they consider it a sacrifice and the recipients appreciated it. End of story.

Women's eleven (team) nominees.

Men's eleven (team) nominees.

The Best FIFA Women's Coach nominees

- Sonia Bompastor, Chelsea

- Jonatan Giráldez, Washington Spirit/Olympique Lyonnais

- Seb Hines, Orlando Pride

- Renée Slegers, Arsenal

- Sarina Wiegman, England

Chiamaka Nnadozie Nominated For FIFA The Best Women's Goalkeeper
https://www.nairaland.com/8556095/chiamaka-nnadozie-nominated-fifa-best

The Best FIFA Men's Coach nominees

- Javier Aguirre, Mexico

- Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

- Luis Enrique, Paris Saint-Germain

- Hansi Flick, Barcelona

- Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

- Roberto Martínez, Portugal

- Arne Slot, Liverpool

The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper nominees

- Alisson Becker, Brazil and Liverpool

- Thibaut Courtois, Belgium and Real Madrid

- Gianluigi Donnarumma, Italy and Paris Saint-Germain/Manchester City

- Emiliano Martínez, Argentina and Aston Villa

- Manuel Neuer, Germany and FC Bayern München

- David Raya, Spain and Arsenal

- Yann Sommer, Switzerland and Internazionale Milano

- Wojciech Szczęsny, Poland and Barcelona

The Best FIFA Women's Player nominees

- Sandy Baltimore, France and Chelsea

- Nathalie Björn, Sweden and Chelsea

- Aitana Bonmatí, Spain and Barcelona

- Lucy Bronze, England and Chelsea

- Mariona Caldentey, Spain and Arsenal

- Temwa Chawinga, Malawi and Kansas City Current

- Kadidiatou Diani, France and Olympique Lyonnais

- Melchie Dumornay, Haiti and Olympique Lyonnais

- Patri Guijarro, Spain and Barcelona

- Lindsey Heaps, USA and Olympique Lyonnais

- Lauren James, England and Chelsea

- Chloe Kelly, England and Manchester City/Arsenal

- Ewa Pajor, Poland and Barcelona

- Clàudia Pina, Spain and Barcelona

- Alexia Putellas, Spain and Barcelona

- Alessia Russo, England and Arsenal

- Leah Williamson, England and Arsenal

The Best FIFA Men's Player nominees

- Ousmane Dembélé, France and Paris Saint-Germain

- Achraf Hakimi, Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain

- Harry Kane, England and FC Bayern München

- Kylian Mbappé, France and Real Madrid

- Nuno Mendes, Portugal and Paris Saint-Germain

- Cole Palmer, England and Chelsea

- Pedri, Spain and Barcelona

- Raphinha, Brazil and Barcelona

- Mohamed Salah, Egypt and Liverpool

- Vitinha, Portugal and Paris Saint-Germain

- Lamine Yamal, Spain and Barcelona

The Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper nominees

- Ann-Katrin Berger, Germany and Gotham FC

- Cata Coll, Spain and Barcelona

- Christiane Endler, Chile and Olympique Lyonnais

- Hannah Hampton, England and Chelsea

- Anna Moorhouse, England and Orlando Pride

- Chiamaka Nnadozie, Nigeria and Paris FC/Brighton & Hove Albion

- Phallon Tullis-Joyce, USA and Manchester United

Kai! The level of spin on this thread!

It's hilarious.

DisGuy:
somewhere else, they spent £100m to relocate bats affected by the construction of a segment of their new rail, cant imagine them calling it a 'sacrifice' though

Bats can speak??

And why does it matter whatever "they" choose to call it? How are "they" relevant here?

Joeboypondeck:
Wetin concern lamata with ekedc

That's why reading and comprehension are important.

Gbolahan @iamgbolahan

Here’s a quick look at some of the relocation and compensation efforts that made the Red Line Rail Project possible:

📸 Image 1: The newly built primary school (top) vs the old structure it replaced.

📸 Image 2: The new NRC staff quarters (top) compared to the old one removed in Ikeja.

📸 Image 3: The newly constructed NRC quarters now located in Agege.

Beyond infrastructure, the Lagos State Government also ensured compensation was paid to both landlords and tenants affected by the project.

Sometimes, progress truly requires audacity backed with responsibility. 🚆💪🏽

https://x.com/iamgbolahan/status/1986403485835812947?

Jubril A. Gawat @Mr_JAGs

This is one of the things I normally say about the Lagos State Government, Most people don’t know the “sacrifices” the State had to make for the Rail Projects you see today, Imagine building a new office complex for EKEDC, In Mushin, we rebuilt a new school which was affected by the Red Line Rail, We also removed the very old NRC Staff quarters in Ikeja and rebuilt a beautiful one for them and relocated it to Agege, Before starting construction at all, Compensation was done for so many people. Sometimes, It’s not just about ‘money’, it’s the AUDACITY. @jidesanwoolu

https://x.com/Mr_JAGs/status/1986350054462849344?

Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority LAMATA @lamataonline

LAMATA Hands Over New EKEDC Office Complex, Fulfilling Blue Line Compensation Promise

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) today marked a major infrastructure milestone with the formal handover of a newly completed office complex to the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC).

The ceremony highlights the state government's commitment to responsible development, strategic partnership, and infrastructural renewal in Lagos State.

The new building was constructed to replace the former EKEDC facility, which was removed to pave the way for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line.

During the ceremony, the Managing Director of LAMATA, Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo represented by the Technical Adviser, Public Transport Rail, Engr. Olasunkanmi Okusaga stated that the handover serves as a fulfillment of the promise by the Lagos State Government, through LAMATA, to ensure that stakeholders affected by the ambitious Blue Line project were adequately compensated and supported.

The newly constructed edifice is a testament to that commitment. The modern office complex comprises 43 functional offices, six spacious halls, 18 well-fitted toilets, and a generator house, all designed to meet EKEDC's operational needs and enhance service delivery to the people of Lagos State.

LAMATA expressed deep appreciation to Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, whose visionary leadership continues to drive infrastructural renewal and ensures development is carried out with compassion and strategic foresight.

Gratitude was also extended to the Lagos State House of Assembly, ably led by the Rt. Hon. Dr. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, for their consistent legislative backing and oversight necessary for the smooth execution of such projects.

The management of EKEDC led by Mrs Rekhiat Momoh was thankful to the state government for fulfilling their promise.

The handover signifies more than the completion of a building; it represents partnership, continuity, and the unwavering determination to build a better, more functional Lagos.

The Managing Director of Ebun Links Engineering Limited, Engr. John Laoye expressed gratitude to the Lagos State Government, LAMATA and EKEDC for their cooperation and support to achieve the prompt delivery of the complex.

https://x.com/Lamataonline/status/1986157868639265017?