First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Hosts D’Tigress, Celebrates Victory

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

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has hosted the D’tigress of Nigeria to a reception at the State House, Abuja in celebration of their victory at the just concluded FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Tournament.

The 2023 AfroBasket Women Championship was the 28th edition of the tournament and held from 28 July to 5 August 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda. Nigeria won their fourth consecutive and the overall title after defeating Senegal in the final.

This was contained in a statement by her Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi, made available to journalists today.

Speaking at the reception, the First Lady said their performance on the basketball court 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, symbolizing the potential that can be realized 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”.

In his remarks at the reception, the 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 with victory on their mind.

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

The officials of the Basketball Federation also presented a medal and jersey to the First lady.

This the Fourth consecutive victory of the D’tigress of Nigeria at the Afrobasket tournament