Nigerian Government commends Nigeria for 2023 African Beach Games exploits

The Nigerian Government has commended Team Nigerian athletes for finishing fifth on the medals table at the 2nd African beach games in Hammamet, Tunisia.

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The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Ismaila Abubakar gave the commendation today while addressing athletes at the end of the Competition.

He stated that Nigeria is thrilled with their performances which earned them podium appearances by recording 11 medals (6 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze), thus coming fifth out of the 23 countries that participated at the Tournament.

The Permanent Secretary informed that the Ministry will continue to support the development of its youth through sports in line with the policy thrust of the present administration with a view to providing them the opportunity to showcase their sporting talents to the world, thereby contributing meaningfully to the socio-economic development of the nation.

Ismaila further commended the President, Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and Leader of the Team, Engr. Habu Gumel, other NOC Officials as well as management staff of the Ministry for the quality coordination that led to the successes recorded at the Games.

In particular, he applauded Kolawole Esther, Blessing Oborodudu and Mercy Genesis for their mastery of the game and the subsequent harvesting of all the gold medals in the 60, 70 and 50kg weight categories of the Beach Wrestling.