Tinubu Congratulates Team Nigeria on Historic Commonwealth Games Performance
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria for their outstanding performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, describing their achievement as a source of pride for the nation.
In a statement released on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the athletes, coaches and officials for representing Nigeria with courage and determination throughout the competition.
“Whether on the podium or through courageous performances in the competition, every member of Team Nigeria has represented our nation with honour, dignity, and pride,” the statement said.
Tinubu also thanked the coaches, technical officials, medical team, administrators and everyone who contributed to Nigeria’s successful outing at the Games.
“On behalf of the Government and the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I express profound appreciation to our athletes, coaches, technical officials, medical personnel, administrators, and all those whose dedication and sacrifice made Nigeria’s participation at the Games possible,” he said.
The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to investing in sports by improving training facilities, strengthening sporting institutions and creating more opportunities for Nigerian athletes to compete and succeed internationally.
“My administration remains steadfast in its resolve to invest in sports development, strengthen our sporting institutions, improve training facilities, and create greater opportunities for our talented athletes to excel on the continental and global stage,” Tinubu said.
Team Nigeria finished the Games with 24 medals—10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze—placing seventh overall on the medals table and emerging as Africa’s highest-ranked nation at the event.
Tinubu described the achievement as one of Nigeria’s best performances at the Commonwealth Games, saying it reflected the athletes’ hard work, discipline and perseverance.
He added that the experience gained during the competition would prepare the athletes for even greater success in future international events while inspiring young Nigerians to embrace sports, commitment and national service.
The President also commended the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) for their efforts in supporting the athletes and promoting sports development in the country.
He encouraged Team Nigeria to remain focused and continue striving for excellence in future competitions.
