President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated the achievements of the Nigerian team at the 22nd Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022.
Buhari described the laurels won by the athletes as “a befitting parting gift to him.”
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Femi Adesina, the President noted that the starling performances of the 94-member team brought smiles to the faces of Nigerians.
Buhari also lauded the coaching crew and team officials for their passion for the development of sports in the country.
The statement partly reads: “The President joined millions of other sports-loving Nigerians to watch some of the colorful and spectacular moments in the 11-day competition.
“Saluting the memorable display of Team Nigeria athletes, 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.
“With 35 medals, including 12 gold, nine silver, and 14 bronze harvested already on the late evening of the 10th day of the Games, and more medals likely for the country on the last day, the President thanks the shining stars of Nigeria for competing among the best in the world and displaying the God-given attributes of the real Nigerian- never give up, strive to the end.
‘‘We are proud of these achievements and the memories will linger with the nation forever for me this is a special moment and a fitting parting gift, being my last Commonwealth Games as Head of State.’’
