President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria on its performance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, where the country won 24 medals, and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sports development, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Team Nigeria finished the Games with 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals, the statement said.
Tinubu described the team’s performance as a reflection of resilience, discipline and excellence, according to the statement.
He commended the athletes for flying the nation’s flag “with honour and dignity,” saying the experience gained would serve as a foundation for future competitions and inspire young Nigerians :”Whether on the podium or through courageous performances in the competition, every member of Team Nigeria has represented our nation with honour, dignity, and pride.”
The President also praised the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the National Sports Commission for their support of Nigerian athletes, and urged Team Nigeria members to remain focused on future competitions.
“On behalf of the Government and the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I express profound appreciation to our athletes, coaches, technical officials, medical personnel, administrators, and all those whose dedication and sacrifice made Nigeria’s participation at the Games possible,” he said.
The President reiterated his administration’s resolve to strengthen the country’s sporting sector through sustained investments.
“My administration remains steadfast in its resolve to invest in sports development, strengthen our sporting institutions, improve training facilities, and create greater opportunities for our talented athletes to excel on the continental and global stage,” he added.
