After 31 years, FG hands over houses to 1994 Super Eagles heroes.

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Here’s the latest on the long‑awaited FG housing pledge to the 1994 Super Eagles:

The Federal Government, under ex‑President Muhammadu Buhari, has finally fulfilled its promise—allocating and handing over houses to the surviving members (and families of the late heroes) of the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad. The official announcement came during the commissioning of National Housing Programme estates, including Phase 1 in Abere, Osun State. Players were invited to pick up their keys and Certificate of Occupancy in their preferred states .

Although the pledge dates back to 1994 under the Abacha regime, the fulfilment came 31 years later, in 2025. In President Buhari’s words (via Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola):

“It is better late than never … I have approved allocation to redeem the outstanding allocation to 22 members of the Super Eagles” .

Who benefited?
A total of 22 team members and technical staff received their housing units — including stars like Peter Rufai, Emmanuel Amuneke, Samson Siasia, Victor Ikpeba, Sunday Oliseh, Austin Eguavoen, Efan Ekoku, Ike Shorunmu, Mutiu Adepoju, Alloy Agu, plus representatives for the late Uche Okafor, Stephen Keshi, Thompson Oliha, and Wilfred Agbonavbare. Remaining allocated units are being handed over across states in scheduled ceremonies.

Why now?
These homes are part of the ongoing National Housing Programme. The government leveraged the commissioning of new housing estates to “redeem the promise … even if belatedly” punchng.com+4dailytrust.com+4punchng.com+4—a symbolic gesture meant to honour past national heroes.

🏠 What This Means

• Closure for heroes and families: Many recipients expressed genuine relief that the government acknowledged their contributions, even decades later.
• Economic ripple effects: The housing program has boosted local contractors, artisans, and supply chains—creating jobs and economic activity.
• Substantive reward, not just symbolic: Each beneficiary received a three-bedroom house, with title documents and keys delivered in person during the estate commissioning events.

Summary Table

It’s a major step in honouring sports legacies. Many would call it long overdue—but at least the promise has finally been kept. If you’d like specifics on who’s collected their keys where or more quotes from beneficiaries, just let me know!

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