The Nigeria Football Federation has applauded Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) for his “personal commitment and drive” which played no mean part in ensuring the success of this year’s Federation Cup grand finale.

NFF President, Alhaji Aminu Maigari said in Abuja on Tuesday that the football-loving Chief Executive of Lagos State has set new standards in genuine efforts at developing the beautiful game in Nigeria.

In a letter to Governor Fashola, who donated a giant trophy and was present at the Teslim Balogun Stadium venue of the third place and Final matches on Sunday, Maigari wrote: “This is to express our
heartfelt appreciation to Your Excellency’s personal commitment and drive to see to the successful conclusion of the 67th Federation Cup competition, which Grand Finale you and your administration
elaborately hosted at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere on Sunday, 26th August, 2012.

“The NFF commends Your Excellency for your donation of a new, giant, all-silver trophy for the Federation Cup, and for dignifying the occasion with your presence, coupled with a number of other steps that will surely bring back the glory and glamour of the oldest football championship in our country.”