Buhari Felicitates With Tobi Amusan Over New World Record
Following the remarkable feat by Tobi Amusan in winning the women’s 100m hurdles gold for Nigeria at the World Athletic Championship 2022.
President Muhammadu Buhari through the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has congratulated her for making the country proud.
Amasan who became the first Nigerian to win a world cup medal and also set a new world record in the semi-finals of the event.
In a message conveyed in a statement the president stated thus;
“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,” he said.
“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.”
He also commended Ese Brunme who won silver medal in the women’s long jump event, and Team Nigeria for displaying courage, integrity, and good sportsmanship at the world, adding that with hard work, determination, success is guaranteed. Similarly, the President commended Ese Brume for representing Nigeria with honour and pride, winning silver medal in the women’s long jump event.
Amusan, 25, had set new record in an overwhelming semi-final where she clocked 12.12secs, overcoming Keni Harrison of the United states 12.20secs set since 2016.
