Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun yesterday hosted world 100m hurdles champion and record holder, Tobi Amusan.
Mr. Abiodun said Amusan who has won all major 100 hurdles contest this year has done the State proud adding that Amusan would now be Ogun State Youth Ambassador.
“We will be giving you a small token. Now you are a big girl, we are only a state government. No matter who you are, you can’t be bigger than your state.
” It’s not the quantum of what we are giving you but the thoughts that come with it. We are donating to you the sum of N5 million today.”He reiterated his administration’s resolve to invest in sports facilities to breed more champions that will make the state proud.
In her remarks, the world champion called for more investments at all levels towards the discovery of more talents in the country.
She equally pleaded with the governor to revamp the stadium in the Ijebu-Odearea of Ogun State.
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Tobi Amusan of Nigeria celebrates after winning the Women's 100m hudles final during the Weltklasse Zurich, part of the Wanda Diamond League at Stadium Letzigrund on September 09, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)