President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the full redemption of the cash rewards promised Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their outstanding performance for the country.
Tinubu disclosed that each D’Tigress player has received the naira equivalent of $100,000, while each official received the equivalent of $50,000.
According to the President, the payments complete the team’s reward package, which also includes national honours and three-bedroom houses in Abuja.
Tinubu said the Federal Government had, for the first time, fulfilled such a scale of presidential sporting rewards in full within one year.
He explained that the implementation took time because the government had to follow due process and ensure that every commitment was properly executed.
“A promise made must be a promise kept,” the President said.
Tinubu also disclosed that the Federal Government was concluding the outstanding cash rewards for members of the Super Falcons.
He said the Super Falcons players and officials had already received title documents for their house allocations and National Honours certificates.
Similarly, the President stated that the promised houses and national honours for members of the Super Eagles had already been redeemed.
According to Tinubu, Nigerian athletes who bring honour to the country deserve more than applause, stressing that they deserve a nation that keeps its word.
He congratulated the athletes and reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that Nigerian athletes return home to a grateful nation after representing the country.
“Congratulations once again, our athletes. Nigeria is proud of you,” Tinubu said.
