In a groundbreaking move, the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has announced that Nigerian athletes, both local and foreign-based, have received training grants and allowances.
This unprecedented action demonstrates the ministry’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of the country’s athletes.
For the first time ever, home-based athletes representing Nigeria have received training grants, bridging the gap with their foreign-based counterparts.
The minister emphasized that all athletes who represent the country deserve training grants, recognizing their equal efforts and passion.
Enoh, tweeting as #OwanEnoh, noted on Tuesday via his X.com handle, that this would be the “first time ever” that home-based athletes representing the country would receive training grants.
His tweets read, “In ensuring that all local, foreign and Olympics allowances are paid to all Team Nigeria athletes, I had another interactive session with the athletes at the games village in Paris as follow up on their welfare.
“Home-based athletes complained of never receiving training grants, as this has only been a privilege for their foreign-based counterparts representing the country.
“We have ensured for the first time ever, home-based athletes representing the country also receive training grants. Foreign and home-based athletes have now received training grants in addition to all other allowances already paid.”
The development comes as Nigerian athletes continue to make strides at the Olympic Games in Paris. Favour Ofili qualified for the final of the women’s 200 meters, while Blessing Oborududu secured her place in the semi-finals of the women’s 68kg wrestling event.
Additionally, the women’s senior basketball team, D’Tigress, made history by reaching the quarter-finals of the Olympics basketball tournament.
This bold step forward underscores the ministry’s dedication to supporting Nigeria’s athletes and promoting sporting excellence.
