Atiku and Peter Obi join forces to celebrate Tobi Amusan for becoming Nigeria’s first ever World Champion in athletics.
Atiku, the presidential aspirant for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, took to his Twitter page where he wrote: All hail Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, the record-breaking women’s 100m hurdles champion. I am particularly proud of this feat, and it underscores my plan to refocus investments in sports, and creative sectors, amongst others. #WorldAthleticsChamps
While Peter Obi, the Labour Party(LP) presidential aspirant on his Twitter page wrote: I sincerely congratulate Tobi Amusan on winning the 100M hurdles gold medal and setting a world record. Her tears at the ceremony podium while the Nigerian anthem played, connect that our dear country needs leaders to match the talents and ambitions of her youths.
Obi further said that he has given his utmost support and sincere success wishes to our gallant contingent at the Birmingham Commonwealth games.
Sports remains a very veritable avenue to harness the talents of our youths, create jobs and above all, contribute immensely to much-needed peace and unity in our dear country Nigeria.