President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the full redemption of the rewards promised to Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, saying the Federal Government has fulfilled every commitment made to the African champions.
The President disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, revealing that each D’Tigress player has received the naira equivalent of $100,000, while every official received the equivalent of $50,000, completing the package of cash rewards, national honours and three-bedroom homes in Abuja earlier promised by his administration.
According to Tinubu, “Today, the rewards I promised our D’Tigress have been fully redeemed.”
He added, “Each player has received the naira equivalent of $100,000, while each official has received the equivalent of $50,000, completing their package of cash rewards, national honours and three-bedroom homes in Abuja.”
The President described the development as a landmark achievement, noting that it is the first time a Federal Government has fully implemented presidential sports rewards of such magnitude within one year.
“For the first time, a Federal Government has fulfilled this scale of presidential sporting rewards in full within one year. We had to follow the processes required by law and ensure that every commitment was properly implemented. That took time, but a promise made must be a promise kept,” he said.
Tinubu also disclosed that the Federal Government is finalising the outstanding cash rewards promised to members of the Super Falcons following their recent success.
He stated that the players and officials of the women’s national football team have already received the title documents for their allocated houses as well as their National Honours certificates.
“We are also concluding the outstanding cash rewards for our Super Falcons,” the President said.
He added, “The Super Falcons players and officials have already received the title documents to their house allocations and National Honours certificates. Likewise, the promise of houses and national honours I made to Super Eagles players has since been redeemed.”
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to rewarding excellence in sports, Tinubu said Nigerian athletes deserve meaningful recognition for bringing honour to the country.
“Our athletes who bring honour to Nigeria deserve more than applause. They deserve a country that keeps its word.”
The President also gave an assurance to athletes representing the country in international competitions.
“My promise to every Nigerian athlete is make NIGERIA proud, and come back to a grateful Nation.”
He concluded by congratulating the athletes once again, saying, “Congratulations once again, our athletes. Nigeria is proud of you.”
