‘You brought glory to our country’ – Buhari rewards Tobi Amusan, other CWG medalists
President Muhammadu Buhari has rewarded Nigerian medalists at the 2022 Commonwealth Games with national honours and cash prize of N200 million.
Led by women’s 100m hurdles gold medalist, Tobi Amusan, Team Nigeria were hosted by the president on Thursday.
Amusan, including Ese Brume, Blessing Oborodudu, Oluwafemiayo Folashade, Taiwo Liadi, Ikechukwu Obichukwu, Bose Omolayo, Favour Ofili, Nasiru Sule, Ifechukwude Ikpeoyi, Ebikewenimo Welson, Hannah Rueben, and Elizabeth Oshoba were awarded the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).
Speaking in Abuja, Buhari said the athletes brought smiles to the facea of millions of Nigerians.
“I watched with millions of Nigerians those exciting moments when you all brought smiles to us and our homes by breaking world, national and games records, as well as achieving personal best in your careers,” Buhari said.
“Your outstanding performances in recent times are consistent with the determination of a nation always yearning for excellent performance.
“You all, members of Team Nigeria have ignited the spirit for victory in our nation but even more you have been victorious in major sporting championships and games.
“I have followed keenly your achievements at the World Championships in Oregon USA and indeed your remarkable performance at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
“And I am very pleased that you displayed at both the personal and group levels great sporting talents and delivered for your country great podium performances.
“Twelve times the world stood still as our green, white green national flag was hoisted and the National Anthem recited. Thirty-five times we made it to the podium. You all Team Nigeria made that possible.
“You brought glory and honour to our country. And today, on behalf of the nation- I say, Thank you.”
Nigeria won 12 gold, 9 silver, and 14 bronze — a total of 35 medals — at the games.
The Nigerian team also finished as the best-ranked African country on the medals table, placing 7th.
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