President Muhammadu Buhari has conferred National Honours and cash awards of N200 million for Team Nigeria contingents to the 2022 Commonwealth Games and World Athletics championships.
The President announced this Thursday in Abuja while speaking at a presidential reception in honour of the athletes.
Buhari said his government was committed to rewarding excellence, no less for members of Team Nigeria who ignited the spirit of victory in the nation through stellar performances at international competitions.
The President, who congratulated all the awardees and recipients, expressed confidence that this will spur them to greater heights.