Read what this diplomat said to the Nigerian Athletes
– The United Kingdom (UK) high commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright, wishes Team Nigeria all the best at the Olympics
British High commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Paul Arkwright, has wished all the Nigerian teams at the ongoing 2016 Rio Olympics all the best in their outing.
In a chat with NAIJ.com in Abuja on August 5, the diplomat said, “I am looking forward to seeing Nigeria do well.
He added that he watched the Nigerian match against Japan, a match which was played in the wee hours of the morning and ended 5 – 4 in favour of Nigeria.
British high commissioner joggling a ball branded by JJ Okocha
“I watched the match this morning, that was a great start, and, I look forward to seeing them get as many medals as much as they can, I would love to see lots of Nigerian athletes at the finals, I would love Nigerians to do well.
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“I am a big sports fan, the Olympics comes around four years, so I am going to be closely watching the Olympics and I hope they do well.
He concluded by sending his best wishes to all the Athletes who are already in Brazil for the Olympics, “I wish them all the very best of luck.”
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