A Nigerian soldier, identified as Adie Paul, has faulted the decision of President Bola Tinubu to gift Super Eagles players houses, plots of land, and national honours after they came second in the recently concluded African Cup of Nations at a time when soldiers in the battle field are not receiving such recognition.
Jerrymusa.com reports that the soldier vented his displeasure on his X handle, claiming to have been shot during his time serving in the Northeast.
Patriotic Nigerian Soldier Yet to Recieve a Medal
In response to a tweet by X-user Drpenking that read, “Even Ahmed Musa wey no kick ball once for AFCON follow collect flat, land, and OON,” he stated his stance. Fantastic moments.
The soldier responded to the post by posting a photo and writing, “Yet, as a soldier, I spent more than four years battling Boko Haram in the northeast. I was shot, and I still carry the bullet in my body today; the Nigerian government and Army did not even give me a medal.
Every member of the Super Eagles team that took home the silver medal at the AFCON was given the national title of Member of the Order of the Niger by Tinubu on Tuesday.