President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan, for winning the women’s 100m hurdles gold for Nigeria at the 2022 World Athletics Championship.

Buhari hails Amusan for setting a new world record in the semifinals of the athletic event and becoming the first Nigerian to win a World Championship.

This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.

The statement read in part: “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.

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“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.”

President Buhari equally commended Ese Brume for representing Nigeria with “honour and pride”, winning silver medal in the Women’s long jump event.

The President further lauded Nigerian Team for displaying “courage, integrity and good sportsmanship at the world stage, proving that with hard work and determination, success is achievable.”

The Star