President Bola Tinubu has dispatched a high-level presidential delegation to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to express Nigeria’s support for the national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress.
In a statement released on Sunday via his official X( formerly Twitter), Tinubu praised the D’Tigress for embodying the true Nigerian spirit through their character and discipline in every game played throughout the tournament.
The delegation, led by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, include Chairman House Committee on Sports, Kabiru Ahmadu, Minister, Women Affairs Imaan Suleiman, Minister, Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, Minister, (State) Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Sunday Dare, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital Communications, Engagement and New Media Strategy, O’tega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Office of the Chief of Staff), Oyinade Nathan-Marsh, and Senior Special Assistant to the President (Office of the First Lady), KukoyI Olubusola.
He wrote, “I have dispatched a presidential delegation to Abidjan to stand with our superlative D’Tigress as they pursue a fifth consecutive AfroBasket title for Nigeria.
“Led by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, this team of senior government officials represents the full weight of our national pride, belief, and support.
“Our girls have shown character, discipline, and the Nigerian spirit in every game.
“As they prepare for the final in two hours, we stand behind them – not just as fans, but as a grateful nation inspired by their excellence. Go for gold. Go for glory, girls! ”
The D’Tigress are set to face off in the final match of the 2025 AfroBasket tournament after defeating a resilient Senegal on Saturday.
