Buhari confers National Honours Award, OON, Amusan, Global Track Queen, others

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday conferred National Honours Award of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on Tobi Amusan, Global Track Queen, in recognition of her famous performances in recent athletic competitions.

The President, hosting the Team Nigeria contingents to the 2022 Commonwealth Games and World Athletics Championships at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja, disbursed N200 million rewards for the athletes, with some others conferred national honours.

President Buhari  affirmed that his administration is committed to rewarding excellence, saying that no less for members of Team Nigeria who ignited the spirit of victory in the nation through stellar performances at international competitions.

The president stated: “Your outstanding performances in recent times are consistent with the determination of a nation always yearning for excellent performance.

“I watched with millions of Nigerians those exciting moments when you all brought smiles to us and our homes by breaking world, national, and games records, as well as achieving personal best in your careers.

“You all, members of Team Nigeria, have ignited the spirit for victory in our nation but even more you have been victorious in major sporting championships and games.

“I have followed keenly your achievements at the World Championships in Oregon, USA, and indeed your remarkable performance at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

“And I am very pleased that you displayed at both the personal and group levels great sporting talents and delivered for your country great podium performances.”