Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has extended his congratulations to Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan for her remarkable achievement in becoming the world’s fastest woman in the women’s 100m hurdles. Amusan achieved this feat by clocking a world-leading time of 12.40 seconds at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational over the weekend.
In a statement shared via his official platform, Obi commended Amusan’s victory and emphasized the importance of investing more in Nigeria’s sports sector. He highlighted the role of sports in creating employment opportunities, generating revenue, and fostering national unity.
Obi stressed the need for the Nigerian government to prioritize investments in sports to harness the potential of talented youths and propel the nation forward. He expressed optimism that with continued investment in the future of Nigerian youths, a new Nigeria is achievable.
The former Governor of Anambra State concluded his message by congratulating Tobi Amusan once again, along with all Nigerians striving for excellence in their endeavors, expressing pride in their achievements.
Amusan’s achievement serves as a source of inspiration and reinforces the potential for greatness within Nigeria’s sporting community.