File: President Bola Tinubu.
The Federal Government has charged Team Nigeria to surpass its performance at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games as National Sports Commission chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and director general, Bukola Olopade, arrived in Glasgow to personally oversee the country’s campaign at the 2026 edition.
The duo travelled to Scotland on a direct presidential mission to ensure the seamless execution of Team Nigeria’s quest for podium success, following a charge delivered on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The mandate was handed down in Abuja during a send-off ceremony, where the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, presented the President’s message to the departing contingent, urging the athletes to channel the Nigerian spirit and assuring them of the Federal Government’s commitment to their success and post-tournament rewards.
“Go out there, win medals, and wait for a grateful nation to reward you. The President is solidly behind you. He wants you to make Nigeria proud by winning laurels,” Gbajabiamila said. Related News Breaking Fasuba’s 20-year-old record a blessing, not destination –Ajayi AFN boss Okowa targets seven gold in athletics Dan’iya blames FG, Sokoto govt over mass abductions in dep gov’s hometown
