Speaker of the House of Representatives, Representative Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has congratulated Nigerians over the victory of the Super Eagles at the last African Cup of Nations and declared that the victorious national team will be hosted in a special plenary session of the house.

The Speaker in his congratulatory message, declared that the House of Representatives will host the victorious Super Eagles during its plenary when the team return from South Africa later in the week.

A statement issued in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Malam Imam Imam, Representative Tambuwal described the victory as “sweet, reassuring and a reaffirmation of the superiority of Nigeria over other African countries both in football and other areas of human endeavour.”

He noted that “the Eagles have not only regained the hearts of supporters the world over with their mesmerizing display, they have also lifted the spirit of the nation.”

The Speaker said the unity of purpose shown by the team and their handlers reaffirmed the notion that when all hands are on deck, achieving common objective will be a lot easier.

While congratulating the team and the nation for the achievement, Tambuwal urged football authorities in the country to double their efforts and ensure that the team not only qualifies for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, but win the trophy for the first time.

Dawn Of New Era

Also speaking on the Super Eagles’ victory, the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, congratulated the Super Eagles on their emergence as the new champions of Africa, describing it as the dawn of a new era in Nigerian football.

“Winning the elusive trophy on the threshold of our centenary is a good omen for the nation and I urge Nigerians to emulate the indefatigable spirit, patriotism and unity exhibited by the Super Eagles” he said.

Senator Ekweremadu also congratulated all Nigerians on the nation’s victorious outing at the 2013 edition of the African Cup of Nations tournament.