On Monday, Tobi Amusan received heartfelt congratulations from President Muhammadu Buhari , for winning the women’s 100-meter hurdles gold medal for Nigeria at the World Athletics Championship 2022.
Amusan’s accomplishment in the sports competition’s semifinals established a new world record, and she became the first Nigerian woman to win a World Championship.
The President commended the track star for bringing the Nigerian national anthem back to life from the world stage, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.
The statement is titled ‘President Buhari celebrates track superstar, Amusan, for winning gold at world athletics championship.’
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.”
Ese Brume, who represented Nigeria honorably and with pride by earning a silver medal in the women’s long jump competition, also received praise from Buhari.
He praised Team Nigeria for showing bravery, integrity, and excellent sportsmanship on the international stage and for demonstrating that success is possible with hardwork and determination.
