By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria’s number one citizen, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated with Remo Stars following the club’s historic Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title feat, Prompt News reports.
Remo Stars made history as the first privately owned club to win the NPFL title since 1996 after beating Niger Tornadoes 1-0 in Ikenne on Sunday.
Olamilekan Adedayo’s 84th minute strike gave the hosts maximum points in the keenly contested encounter.
President Tinubu in a statement signed by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga describes the historic victory, four years after the team’s promotion to the elite league, as a testament to the hard work, discipline, and unyielding spirit of the players, the coaching crew and the management.
The president also commends the vision and commitment of the club’s owner and chairman, Mr. Kunle Soname whose investment in grassroots football is exemplified by the construction of the state-of-the-art stadium in Ikenne—has provided a vital foundation for the growth of sports in Nigeria.
Tinubu also admires the team’s resilience and perseverance, noting their courage in pursuing success despite three previous near-misses in the race for the league title.
He hopes their example will inspire other Nigerian clubs to pursue their dreams continuously with tenacity and optimism.
