Following the soul-lifting performance of Team Nigeria at the 22nd Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari has described the feat as a parting gift to him which he is quite grateful for.
Buhari made this known in a statement issued by his media aide Femi Adesina which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York.
‘We are proud of these achievements and the memories will linger with the nation forever and for me this is a special moment and a fitting parting gift, being my last Commonwealth Games as Head of State,’ Sunday’s statement quoted Buhari as saying.
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He said, ‘the President commends the 94 worthy ambassadors that proudly flew the Nigerian flag in nine sporting events, and for those exciting moments when the medalists brought smiles to our faces by breaking world, national, and games records, as well as achieving personal bests in their career.’
According to Buhari, the athletes’ performance was a sheer display of the ‘God-given attributes of the real Nigerian- never give up, strive to the end’.
‘The President also lauds the coaching crew and team officials for the passion towards the development of sports in the country, assuring them that history will remember them for all their contributions to making our athletes shine in the international arena,’ Adesina’s statement added.
In another moment of glory, Nwachukwu Goodness on Thursday night claimed a gold medal for Nigeria in the women’s E42.44/61.64 discus throw at the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
While doing so, Nwachukwu also set a world record with her throw of 36.56m.
Nigeria finished with 35 medals, including 12 gold, nine silver, and 14 bronze, the nation’s best outing at the Games in years.
