First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has been commended by National Sports Commission Director-General Bukola Olopade for her steadfast support of Nigerian sports, characterizing her as a catalyst for the nation’s female athletes’ ongoing success in regional and international events.
Olopade made the statements as the First Lady welcomed the Nigerian women’s wrestling team after their historic performance at the Africa Wrestling Championship in Egypt. The NSC Director General stated that the First Lady’s unwavering encouragement and support has significantly contributed to the long-term success of Nigerian female athletes on both continental and international stages.
“The First Lady’s unique dedication to Nigerian sports has been crucial to the nation’s female athletes’ ongoing success at numerous continental and international competitions.”
Olopade remarked, “She has been a mother to all of us, giving up her time, attention, and money to ensure that every girl child participating in sports truly lives their dreams to the fullest.”
Tinubu has been a well-known supporter of Nigerian sports development in a number of fields. She recently attended the closing ceremony of the third edition of the National Para Games at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja as a special guest of honor. She was appointed Grand Patron of the 2025 Africa Women’s Volleyball Club Championship in Abuja and has remained steadfast in her commitment to promoting opportunities for para athletes. The Nigerian women’s wrestling team’s most recent victory solidifies the nation’s position as a dominant power in African wrestling, and officials are optimistic that the athletes will be able to repeat such feats on the international scene. The Nigerian women’s wrestling team’s most recent victory solidifies the nation’s position as a dominant power in African wrestling, and officials are optimistic that the athletes will be able to repeat such feats on the international scene.
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