July 27, (THEWILL) – Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Tuesday, said that the success of the world-class sprinter, Tobi Amusan, as the winner of the world athletics tournament is a thing of pride for Africa.
Amusan, an indigene of the state, become the first Nigeria athlete to win the World Athletics Championship Gold after she won 100m hurdles and decorated with gold medal in Eugene, Oregon, USA, on Sunday
Abiodun in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, said Amusan’s feat at the 2022 World Athletics Championship, is not only great for Nigeria, but for Africa as a continent as well.
“This is another superlative record coming from an Ogun State indigene. She has reconfirmed Ogun State’s standard of excellence now in sports and we are very proud of her.
“It’s heart-warming and a thing of pride not only to the black race, but the nation and Ogun State in particular”, the statement said.
The governor, who recalled how his administration, during the COVID-19 pandemic announced the adoption of the talented Ijebu-Ode-born athlete as proposed by the Minister of Youths and Sport, Sunday Dare, when he visited Ogun.
“We supported her, we are a state of many firsts. Here is another testimony to that fact. I am very proud of that feat in Oregon. She’s one of our major exports in sports and we are happy to be associated with her.
“That was the second time Amusan would break the record on the night, improving on her 12.12s in the semi-final. It was previously set by America’s Kendra Harrison at 12.20s.
“On a night of many firsts, Amusan became the first Nigerian athlete to ever set a World Record in any event. It will also be the first time the Nigerian anthem would be played over the public address system during a medal presentation as the winner of an event in recent years”, the statement added.
