President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria for their amazing achievements at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

He praised the athletes for their strong spirit, hard work, and dedication during the competition. In a statement from his spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu highlighted Nigeria’s impressive total of 24 medals—10 gold, 7 silver, and 7 bronze. This success, he noted, shows how much effort and commitment the athletes put in.

The president also mentioned that the experience the athletes gained will help them reach even greater heights in future international events. He believes their accomplishments will motivate young Nigerians to value hard work, discipline, and serving their country.

Tinubu thanked the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the National Sports Commission for their ongoing support of sports, which has helped the athletes shine on the world stage.

He said, “Every member of Team Nigeria has represented our country with pride, whether on the podium or through their courageous performances.”

Finally, he expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the athletes, coaches, medical personnel, and everyone else who contributed to Nigeria’s success at the games.

President Tinubu urged the athletes to remain focus and aim for excellence in their upcoming events. My administration is committed to improving sports in the nation by upgrading training facilities and creating more chances for gifted athletes to excel on both African and global platforms. As reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Nigeria secured seventh place in the final medals standings, ranking as the leading African nation at the games.

(NAN)