The National Chairman of the Nigeria Football Supporters club, Rev Samuel Ikpea has asked the federal government to award the Dr. Rafiu Ladipo a national title.
According to Ikpea, giving the national honour to the President General of the club, Ladipo is long overdue especially when he (Ladipo) had been recognized by three different administrations.
The Supporters club chairman revealed that the club has made enormous impact on the global stage, hence it deserved better recognition.
Ikpea said: “Our great club has made impact at world stage especially at USA '94 when we were voted the best in the world.
“We have branches all over the world with Dr. Ladipo coordinating to boost national image with our special entertainment which motivates our players and fans.
“I am aware of nomination by sports minister Sani Ndanusa in 2009, House of Reps also did in 2010 and National SWAN in 2013.
“Ikpea added that the most amazing one was the pronouncement by President Goodluck Jonathan also in 2013 but nothing was done.
“Sports sector deserves better attention because that is the only unifying factor in a nation faced with various challenges,” he added.
The presidency is set to confer national Honours on over 400 Nigerians on October 11 in Abuja with late Rashidi Yekini as the only one expected to bag posthumous Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) award.