The Federal Government has finally fulfilled its three-decade-old promise to members of the historic 1994 Super Eagles team that won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Tunisia.
In a statement released on Wednesday by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, it was confirmed that housing units have now been officially allocated to the football legends as part of the commitment made by the government in 1994.
Among the beneficiaries is former international striker Efan Ekoku, who received a housing allocation letter for a property in Abuja.
Ekoku, who was unavoidably absent, was represented at the handover ceremony by his niece, Lisa Jenifer Nwagbogun.
A photograph shared by the ministry shows officials presenting the document to Nwagbogun during the symbolic event.
The Director and Head of Department, Public Building and Housing Development, Pemi Temitope, presented the letter on behalf of the Minister of Housing and Urban Development.
Temitope described the move as part of the government’s commitment to rewarding the patriotic service of the team, which brought honour to the nation three decades ago.
Nwagbogun said, “I am deeply grateful to the Federal Government and the Ministry of Housing for fulfilling this long-standing pledge to my uncle. It is truly heartening to witness such commitment to integrity and follow-through.
“This gesture not only honours Mr. Efan Ekoku’s service but also restores faith in the value of public promises being kept.”
It will be recalled that former President Muhammadu Buhari approved the implementation of the 1994 housing pledge in 2022, 28 years after it was first made.
