Onyendozi hails Flamingos’ historic World Cup triumph, restates commitment to youth excellence

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate and frontrunner for Anambra Central Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Ferdinand Dozie Nwankwo, Onyendozi, has commended Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, for lifting the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final played on Saturday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco.

Rt. Hon. Nwankwo, who made the commendation while speaking at a side event over the weekend, stated that the historic feat achieved by the Flamingos will inspire a generation of youths, particularly the girl-child, across Nigeria and in Anambra Central in particular.

Onyendozi restated his commitment to promoting youth excellence through scholarship and training, to ensure they become successful in every field of endeavour, whether in academics, education, innovation and ICT, which has become a major field of excellence for youths.

Onyendozi noted that beyond winning the global trophy, the fact that Nigeria’s Oluebube Umejiaku won the prestigious adidas Golden Ball after being named the tournament’s best player, is a testament to the vibrancy, grit and determination displayed by the players.

According to Nwankwo:
“Many young Nigerians are greatly inspired and will, without doubt, apply the same doggedness in whatever they embark on. Individual excellence is a leadership quality that reassures others that the future is indeed bright.”

Onyendozi mused that aside from the youths, discerning adults have also taken all
L displayed by the victorious young girls, as a guide on how best to channel resources to promote future excellence.

Onyendozi restated his resolve to continue tackling youth unemployment, noting that an idle youth remains vulnerable to crime. He disclosed that through his Ferdinand Dozie Nwankwo Centre for Development and ICT, which has trained hundreds of youths, the programme will be sustained, adding that as Senator, he will work with his colleagues to legislate a National Youth Skills and Employment Credit scheme to fund digital and vocational hubs.