President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the medal-winning efforts of several Nigerian athletes and their counterparts in other sports, saying that their dedication and commitment is inspiring.
The President’s spokesman Garba Shehu, in a statement in Abuja, said the president stated this when he received the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare.
Dare had recently received Special Recognition Award for Contributions to Sports Development in Nigeria and the Africa Region from President Mohammed Solih of Maldives.
Speaking after receiving the trophy from the Minister, the president thanked him for the honour to the country.
He recounted the exploits of Nigeria’s national football team, Super Eagles, at national and international stages, noting he still hasn’t forgotten Nigeria’s absence at the Qatar World Cup 2022.
