President Bola Tinubu has charged Team Nigeria to surpass the country’s best-ever performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
He also urged the athletes to compete with integrity, discipline and patriotism.
The President gave the charge on Thursday through his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, during the Presidential Send-off Ceremony at the State House, Abuja, ahead of the team’s departure for Glasgow, according to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Tinubu urged the athletes to make Nigeria proud through fair competition, describing them as worthy ambassadors of the nation’s resilience, talent and determination.
“Our target is clear. We want Team Nigeria to surpass its best-ever Commonwealth Games performance. I have every confidence that you possess the talent, determination, and character to achieve this historic feat,” the President said.
