President Bola Tinubu has praised Team Nigeria for collecting 24 medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, and pledged continued government backing for sports development, training facilities and sporting institutions.
Quick facts
- Team Nigeria won 24 medals in Glasgow.
- The tally included 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals.
- The government plans sustained investment in sports development and improved training facilities.
In a Tuesday statement, Tinubu said the athletes’ results reflected the resilience, discipline, determination and excellence associated with the Nigerian spirit.
He congratulated the team for finishing with 10 gold medals, seven silver medals and seven bronze medals. The President said the athletes carried Nigeria’s flag with honour and dignity, adding that their success demonstrated the value of hard work and perseverance.
Tinubu said the lessons and experience gained in Glasgow could provide a firm platform for stronger results at future international events. He added that the team’s performance could encourage young Nigerians to embrace commitment, discipline and service to their country.
The President also recognised the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the National Sports Commission for their dedication to sports development and their continued assistance to Nigerian competitors.
He called on Team Nigeria’s members to stay focused and keep pursuing high standards in upcoming competitions.
“Every member of Team Nigeria has brought honour, dignity and pride to our nation, whether they stood on the podium or produced a courageous performance in competition,” Tinubu said.
He further thanked the athletes and all officials whose efforts enabled Nigeria to take part in the Games.
“On behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I offer deep appreciation to the athletes, coaches, technical officials, medical personnel, administrators and everyone whose dedication and sacrifice made our participation possible,” he said.
Tinubu renewed his administration’s commitment to reinforcing Nigeria’s sports sector through long-term investment.
He said the government would continue to develop sport, reinforce sporting institutions, upgrade training venues and open more pathways for talented athletes to succeed at continental and global level.
