President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated Tobi Amusan for clinching the women’s 100m hurdles gold for Nigeria at the World Athletics Championship 2022.
He celebrated the 25-year-old for setting a new world record in the semi-finals of the athletic event and also for becoming the first Nigerian to win a world championship.
The felicitation message was contained in a statement made by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina on Monday.
“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.”
