Nigerian athletes who did the country proud at the just concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England have been given cash awards by the President Muhammadu Buhari.
The President who received the athletes in Abuja Thursday donated N200m to the team at CWG and also conferred on Tobi Amusan the national award of “Officer of the Order of Niger (OON).”
Athletes who participated at the World Championships in Oregon USA, where Miss Amusan shattered the 100m hurdles world record with 12.12seconds, are also to participate in the sharing of the largess.
”I watched with millions of Nigerians those exciting moments when you all brought smiles to us and our homes by breaking world, national, and games records, as well as achieving personal best in your careers.
”Your outstanding performances in recent times are consistent with the determination of a nation always yearning for excellent performance.
”You all, members of Team Nigeria have ignited the spirit for victory in our nation but even more you have been victorious in major sporting championships and games.
”I have followed keenly your achievements at the World Championships in Oregon USA and indeed your remarkable performance at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
”And I am very pleased that you displayed at both the personal and group levels great sporting talents and delivered for your country great podium performances,” President Buhari said at the presentation.
Tobi Amusan receives OON Award