D’Tigress receive houses and national honours from Federal Goverment

By Editor

D’Tigress have received the documents for the houses and national honours as part of the promises made to them by President Bola Tinubu, after winning the Afrobasket in August last year in Cote d’Ivoire.

The presentation was made to the squad in Lyon, France, on Monday by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, on behalf of the President.

The NSC Chairman said, “I want to first of all thank Mr. President for making sports work again in Nigeria and giving every Nigerian athlete a renewed confidence that sports can truly change their lives and put food on their table, because it’s not just a leisure but a serious business.

“Mr. President is happy to give you ladies these honours and houses because you have consistently placed Nigeria on the global map with your performance, your patriotic spirit, and your never-give-up mentality.”

The Chairman also assured the girls that the money promised to them by the President is almost in the final stage of disbursement.

The Director General of the NSC, Hon Bukola Olopade, added that the President is truly redefining what sports should be in accordance with what is obtainable in developed countries where sports are thriving.

“Mr. President is a rewarder, and his reward system is already yielding tremendous results in sports and fulfilling his promise to you girls on time is another testament to the priority he places on Nigerian sports.

“Like what I often say, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, be assured that when you do well for the country, just know a grateful and thankful nation is waiting for you.”

President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, NBBF, Engr Musa Kida, also thanked the President for laying down a legacy of a lifetime for Nigerian sports with the way he prioritizes the welfare of Nigerian athletes.

The Coach of the team, Rena Wakama, said they are eternally grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the show of love and support and assured the country that there is more to come from her team.

Captain of the team, Amy Okonkwo, also expressed gratitude to Mr. President on behalf of the entire team while also assuring that their commitment to the country will continue to soar higher.