SIFAX Group, owners of Ports & Cargo Handling Services, one of the terminal operators at the seaport, has said that the desire to forge unity across the country was the driving force behind its support for the supporters’ club.
The Group Head of Corporate Communications, SIFAX Group, Olumuyiwa Akande, also noted that the company wanted to see the country lift the continental trophy for the fourth time.
SIFAX Group was one of the major sponsors of the Nigerian Football Supporters Club at the recently concluded African Cup of Nations tournament held in Cote d’Ivoire.
Akande said that the terminal operator had always been a great supporter of Nigerian football and had established a great relationship with NFSC over the years, resulting in sponsorship to some major football tournaments.
“As an indigenous conglomerate, our passion and loyalty lie in Nigeria succeeding in all endeavours. Football is a unifying factor for us as Nigerians, and SIFAX Group takes the issue of national unity and development seriously
“All fault lines across religion, ethnicity, and politics disappear anytime the national football teams play. SIFAX Group wants to further engender that spirit of unity and togetherness through football. Clinching the trophy for the fourth time was also a great attraction,” he added.
The SIFAX Group spokesperson stated that the impact of the supporters’ club on the success of the national teams cannot be overemphasized.
“Through thick and thin, the club is available at major tournaments and games to encourage the players and promote the interest of the nation. These patriotic and selfless Nigerians deserve to be supported,” Akande mentioned.
Earlier, the President General of NFSC, Dr Rafiu Ladipo, said the club would have been stranded and unable to support the team during the tournament if corporate organisations like SIFAX Group didn’t support it.
