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Nigeria’s First Lady Remi Tinubu Hosts African Champions D’Tigress

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has hosted the female national basketball team, 

D’tigress of Nigeria, to a reception at the State House, Abuja.

Mrs Tinubu, according to a release issued on Monday by her media adviser, Bisola Kukoyi, said their performance on the basketball court is a testament to hard work, discipline, and commitment to excellence and this will inspire countless individuals especially women, to pursue their dreams.

She said: “Your victory transcends sports, symbolizing the potential that can be realized when a diverse group of individuals come together with a common goal.

“I am immensely proud of your achievements and the positive image you have projected for our country. Your success reinforces the fact that Nigerian women are capable of reaching the highest level in any endeavour they choose to undertake”.

Earlier in his remarks at the reception, Permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, thanked the First Lady for hosting the team with an assurance that they would be going to the drawing board to get ready for the 2024 Olympic Games with victory on their mind.

The captain of the team then presented the coveted FIBA Women’s Afrobasket trophy to the First Lady, wife of the Vice President, wife of the Senate President.

Officials of the Basketball Federation also presented a medal and jersey to the First lady.

This will be the fourth consecutive victory of the D’tigress of Nigeria at the Afrobasket tournament.

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

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