This is certainly the best of times for players and officials of the national women’s basketball team following the fulfilment of the promise made to them by the Federal Government after winning the fifth Afrobasket Championship.
Unlike in the past when promises are made and the beneficiaries do not live to receive the promises, this time around, the governemnt has walked the talk by ensuring that the efforts of our heroes/heroines are not 9n vain.
VDCInsoghts reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has fulfilled its promise to the country’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, by presenting them with official documents awarding them houses and national honors..
The presentation took place in Lyon, France, and was conducted by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, alongside the NSC Director-General, Bukola Olopade.
The gesture comes in recognition of D’Tigress’ outstanding performance and contribution to Nigerian sports, particularly following their recent participation in international tournaments.
The awards include residential properties and official national honors, marking a historic acknowledgment of the team’s achievements.
Mallam Dikko expressed pride in the team’s dedication and success, emphasizing that the Federal Government remains committed to supporting athletes who excel on the global stage.
Olopade noted that the presentation in France highlights Nigeria’s appreciation for its sports ambassadors, even when competing far from home, reinforcing the nation’s pledge to reward excellence in sports.
D’Tigress players received the documents with joy and gratitude, celebrating both the recognition and the tangible rewards for their dedication to basketball and national pride.
