Philip Shaibu Showers Accolades On Nigeria’s Gold Medalists At Ongoing Youth Olympic Games In Senegal

National Institute for Sports (NIS) director general and chief executive officer, Comrade Philip Shaibu has showered accolades on Rosemary Nwankwo and Gift Bright for winning gold medals on Sunday at the Youth Summer Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

Sports247 reports that Shaibu described the double feat in the Games 100m events – Nwankwo for females, Bright for males – as phenomenal and another reflection of Nigeria’s growing global presence in sports.

A press statement from the director general’s office in Abuja, signed by Callistus Ebare, disclosed in part: “Congratulating the athletes on their historic achievements, Shaibu said their success was a product of hard work, dedication and determination.

“He (then) urged them to remain focused, reminding them that the world is open to them as they pursue greater heights in their careers.

“In his characteristic show of appreciation, the former Edo State deputy governor extended his congratulations beyond the athletes to their coaches, whom he commended for their technical input and commitment.

“He also applauded the Athletics Federation of Nigeria for providing an enabling environment that allowed the athletes to excel while proudly representing the country (and) commended the National Sports Commission for its role in ensuring effective coordination.”

Sports247 reports further that Shaibu also commended the NSC’s top brass for allowing various stakeholders discharge their responsibilities without hindrance, hence the success of Nigeria’s athletes as evidence of what purposeful leadership can deliver.

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