Akwa Ibom State Government has assured the Federation of International Football Association ,FIFA , of adequate facilities that will enhance the hosting of 2020 U-20 Female World Cup Football Tournament in which Nigeria is bidding to host.
The State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel gave the assurance while exchanging views with the FIFA Inspection Committee for the 2020 Junior Female World Cup Tournament led by President, Nigeria Football Federation NFF, Amaju Pinnick who were on a courtesy visit at the Government House, Uyo.
Governor Emmanuel canvassed for the hosting of the tournament in the state, stressing that the state is adequately positioned in terms of physical structures, sport facilities, transport system, security and medicare.
Hear him: "in our preparedness in terms of sport facilities, transport, security and medicare, I think we have covered all and only waiting for your nod come September 12th. I want to thank you in advance for giving Nigeria a good report that will earn us the hosting right "
The Governor intimated the FIFA delegation that apart from owning an airport, Akwa Ibom is the only state in the country that runs a commercially viable airline with a world class business model that will allow for easy movement of the players, officials and supporters within the country using the state Airline.
As regards security, Mr Emmanuel said that adequate measures have been taken to guarantee safety of lives and property, explaining that plans have been concluded for installation of a safe city security infrastructure and expressed optimism that the facility will boost the existing security architecture in the state.
"Our security is quite good and you can actually feel the aura of peace in the atmosphere", The Governor assured.
He said that the state administration has upgraded the secondary health care facilities to cater for the medical needs of the citizens and assured that the the expected guests will be benefit from the services provided in the health institutions.
" in sports development what you urgently need is a secondary health care facility and I can say we have one of the best in the country. Presently we are developing a quaternary health facility which can cater for the medical needs of the entire FIFA team and i assure you of it completion before 2020", he stated.
Earlier, the President Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick informed the Governor that the team was in the state to inform him that Uyo has been selected as one of the cities that will host the Women World cup tournament in 2020 ,expressing the hope that Nigeria wins the hosting right to be decided by FIFA come September 12th .
He said that Uyo is the home which qualified Nigeria's National Team for the last world Cup and commended the state administration for the excellent sports facilities put in place, saying that the facilities have boost sports tourism in the state .
" last year we were privileged to host Atletico Madrid in this city , a week after they won the European Cup so we are excited that the state gives a positive narrative for Nigeria in terms of sports development", he explained.
Mr Pinnick said that NFF has lauded the state government's initiative in building sport centres across the Federal constituencies in the state and particularly commended the maintenance of the Nest of Champions which he acknowledged ranks with international stadium across the globe.
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