President Bola Tinubu has praised Team Nigeria for its impressive performance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, following the country’s 24-medal finish, describing the achievement as a shining example of the resilience, determination and excellence of Nigerian athletes.
Nigeria concluded the competition with a total of 24 medals—10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze—reinforcing the country’s reputation as one of Africa’s leading sporting nations.
In a statement released on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu congratulated the athletes for their outstanding representation of the country and commended their dedication, discipline and unwavering commitment throughout the competition.
The President said the remarkable outing showcased Nigeria’s immense sporting talent and demonstrated what could be achieved through hard work, perseverance and patriotism.
According to him, the success recorded in Glasgow would motivate young Nigerians to pursue excellence in sports and inspire future generations of athletes to compete with confidence on the global stage.
Tinubu also expressed confidence that the exposure and experience gained during the Games would further prepare Team Nigeria for greater accomplishments at future continental and international championships.
He commended the leadership of the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the National Sports Commission for their continued efforts in supporting athletes and strengthening sports development across the country.
The President urged the athletes to remain focused and continue striving for greater achievements in subsequent competitions.
“Whether on the podium or through courageous performances in the competition, every member of Team Nigeria has represented our nation with honour, dignity, and pride,” Tinubu said.
He also acknowledged the contributions of coaches, technical officials, medical personnel, administrators and support staff whose collective efforts contributed to Nigeria’s successful campaign.
“On behalf of the Government and the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I express profound appreciation to our athletes, coaches, technical officials, medical personnel, administrators, and all those whose dedication and sacrifice made Nigeria’s participation at the Games possible,” the President added.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to advancing sports development, Tinubu pledged continued investment in sporting infrastructure, athlete development and institutional reforms aimed at improving Nigeria’s competitiveness on the world stage.
“My administration remains steadfast in its resolve to invest in sports development, strengthen our sporting institutions, improve training facilities, and create greater opportunities for our talented athletes to excel on the continental and global stage,” he said.
