The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party Atiku Abubakar have celebrated Tobi Amusan for winning the women’s 100m hurdles gold for Nigeria at the world athletics championship 2022.
Buhari through a press statement signed by his special adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesida, thanked the superstar for making the nation proud.
Adesina said, “The President joins millions of Nigerians in celebrating this outstanding feat by a compatriot and two-time African Games champion, who in one night stunned the athletics world with her superlative and stellar performance.
“The President thanks the track superstar for making the Nigerian national anthem resonate again from the international podium, leaving the nation with the excitement and unforgettable memories of tears of joy and triumph; hope and victory; incredulity and belief.
“President Buhari says the legendary career and achievements of the golden girl will continue to inspire the upcoming generations of Nigerian athletes to achieve spectacular success.”
Also Atiku Abubakar via a Twitter post congratulated Amusan while also adding that his victory underscores his drive to invest more in the sport.
He stated, “All hail Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, the record-breaking women’s 100m hurdles champion. I am particularly proud of this feat, and it underscores my plan to refocus investments in sports, and creative sectors, amongst others. #WorldAthleticsChamps -AA”
