The chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Deji Tinubu on Tuesday announced that the Government would ensure the smooth operation of FC Barcelona's Academy in Nigeria by supporting it's plans for youths. Tinubu made the promise at the unveiling of the academy, named "FCBESCOLA", which is to sited temporarily at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
He said that football, one of the cardinal programmes the government wanted to use to encourage youth engagement in the economy would continue to get the desired attention.
Gov. Ambode, made a promise at the inception of his administration that sports will be part of his drive towards a vibrant economy in Lagos State. "The state wants to use sports and entertainment to put itself on the world map;through youth engagement, and economic prospects, not only the youth but also the entire citizenry".
"The FC Barcelona Academy in Lagos is the first of its kind in Africa, and this tells us that when people talk about football in Lagos, they are talking about Barcelona".
Lagos State, has been identified as the club's destination and home for it's first Football Academy. Barcelona is one of the biggest brands in modern day football. It's move to Lagos, will help every child in the state learn about their values.
Tinubu declared that he would personally fund the training of 10 children in the academy, as part of his support to the build of the Lagos State children.
Speaking on the launch, Seyi Akinwunmi, 1st vice-president, Nigeria Football Federation(NFF), said the birth of the academy was a fulfillment of the prophecy made about five years ago - "I predicted it about five years ago that Barcelona will come to Lagos to have a model of how to play good football and here we are to witness the fulfillment. I am happy that the academy is starting off from Lagos, football in Nigeria is back to its root and we will be having great ideas as model".
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