By Chesa Chesa
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has hosted the nation’s female basketball team, D’tigress of Nigeria to a reception at the State House, Abuja, after the players won the African championship tournament in Rwanda.
This the Fourth consecutive victory of the D’tigress of Nigeria at the Afrobasket tournament, noted a statement issued by her spokesperson, Busola Kukoyi.
Mrs. Tinubu said their performance on the basketball court is a testament to hard work, discipline, and commitment to excellence and this will inspire countless individuals especially women, to pursue their dreams.
“Your victory transcends sports, symbolizing the potential that can be realized when a diverse group of individuals come together with a common goal.
“I am immensely proud of your achievements and the positive image you have projected for our country. Your success reinforces the fact that Nigerian women are capable of reaching the highest level in any endeavour they choose to undertake”, she said.
In his remarks at the reception, the Permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar thanked the First Lady for hosting the team with an assurance that they would be going to the drawing board to get ready for the 2024 Olympic Games with victory on their mind.
The captain of the team then presented the coveted FIBA Women’s Afrobasket trophy to the First Lady, wife of the Vice President, wife of the Senate President.
The officials of the Basketball Federation also presented a medal and jersey to the First lady.
