Nigeria’s ‘Queen of Tracks’ and World Athletics Championship record holder in women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan has been conferred with a national honour by President Muhammadu Buhari, OwoSports.com.ng reports.
In a Presidential reception held on Thursday in Abuja, in honour of Team Nigeria contingent, President Buhari said his Government is committed to rewarding excellence, no less for members of Team Nigeria who ignited the spirit of victory in the nation through stellar performances at international competitions.
Amusan, Ese Brume, Blessing Oborududu, Fumilayo Folashade and 13 other Team Nigeria athletes were given national honours following their superb performance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
A quartet of Tobi Amusan, Ese Brume, Blessing Oborududu and Fumilayo Folashade got Officer of The Order of Niger (OON).
Apart from the national honours, Team Nigeria was also rewarded with a cash awards of N200 million by President Buhari.
