By Chesa Chesa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria on its outstanding performance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, describing the country’s 24-medal haul as a reflection of the resilience, discipline and determination of Nigerian athletes.
Team Nigeria finished the Games with 24 medals comprising 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals.
In a State House press statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the athletes for representing Nigeria with honour and bringing pride to the nation on the international stage.
President Tinubu said the impressive performance underscored the athletes’ hard work, perseverance and commitment to excellence.
He noted that beyond the medals won, the experience gained by the athletes would serve as a foundation for greater achievements in future international competitions while inspiring young Nigerians to embrace the values of discipline, dedication and national service.
The President also commended the leadership of the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the National Sports Commission for their sustained efforts in developing sports and supporting Nigerian athletes.
He urged Team Nigeria to remain focused and continue striving for excellence in future competitions.
“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,” Tinubu said.
The President expressed appreciation to the athletes, coaches, technical officials, medical personnel, administrators and other members of the contingent whose contributions made Nigeria’s participation at the Games successful.
“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.
President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sports development, pledging sustained investment in sporting institutions, improved training facilities and expanded opportunities for Nigerian athletes to excel on both continental and global stages.
“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,” the President added.
