Izuchukwu Okosi
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As the National Trials for the Athletics World Championship ends in Benin City, Edo State capital, the Federal Government in a statement signed by Mohsmed Manga, the Director, Press and Public Relations, applauded Team Nigeria for qualifying in hurdles, relay and other events.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar who applauded them today expressed optimism that the Team will make the nation proud at Budapest
He charged the athletes to remain focused and also put in their best with a view to ensuring podium finishes during the Competition.
Alhaji Ismaila assured that the Ministry will continue to support the nation’s athletes in their local and International events through the deployment of all necessary administrative procedures to enhance their performances
He therefore called on the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the technical crew in particular to bring in their wealth of experience to bear in ensuring the success of the Team at the World Championship.
Some of the events that Nigeria has qualified for, so far, include Hurdles (Women), Long Jump, 100M and N200M (Men and Women), 4 x 1m (Women), Men’s Shotput, Discus Women, Triple Jump (Women) 4 x 4 Mixed Relay and Hammer for Women.
Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.
