Buhari urges sports ministry to build on successes of Commonwealth Games

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to work with relevant stakeholders to build on the successes of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and begin early and earnest preparations to surpass this spectacular achievement in upcoming competitions.

Team Nigeria posted an impressive outing at the competition, finishing seventh on the medals table with 12 gold, 9 silver and 14 bronze.

According to a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari congratulated the ministry, Sports Federations and Associations in the country on the successful conclusion and performance of Team Nigeria at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

The President expressed his delight at several reports of peaceful atmosphere, unity and camaraderie in the camp throughout the Games, which reflected positively in the psyche of the athletes, contributing to the harvest of medals for Team Nigeria.

He said he looks forward to a rousing reception from Nigerians for members of Team Nigeria Birmingham 2022, even as he assures all stakeholders that youth and sports development will remain a priority for this administration.