First Lady Hosts Victorious D’Tigress in Presidential Villa

*Says the ladies have placed Nigeria on global map of excellence 

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has hosted the country’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress to a reception at the State House, Abuja.

Mrs Tinubu, according to a release issued on Monday by her media adviser, Bisola Kukoyi, said D’Tigress performance at the Championship in Rwanda “is a testament to hard work, discipline, and commitment to excellence and this will inspire countless individuals especially women, to pursue their dreams.

“Your victory transcends sports, it symbolises the potential that can be realised when a diverse group of individuals come together with a common goal.

“I am immensely proud of your achievements and the positive image you have projected for our country. Your success reinforces the fact that Nigerian women are capable of reaching the highest level in any endeavour they choose to undertake”.

Earlier in his remarks at the reception, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, thanked the First Lady for hosting the team with an assurance that they would be going to the drawing board to get ready for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris with the gold medal on their minds.

The Captain of the team, Sarah Ogoke,   presented the coveted FIBA Women’s Afrobasket trophy to the First Lady, wife of the Vice President, wife of the Senate President.

Officials of the Basketball Federation also presented a medal and jersey to the First lady. This will be the fourth consecutive victory of the D’Tigress of Nigeria at the Afrobasket tournament.