Nigeria President has sent expresses his optimism as the 2016 Olympic Games opens in Rio De Janeiro knowing truly well
that the Nigerian Olympic team will make us proud.
President Buhari also said that he
hoped that the victory of Nigeria’s Under 23 football team, the "Dream
Team Six" over their Japanese opponents in the early hours of yesterday will serve as an inspiration to the entire contingent of the grand show Nigerians expect from our athletes.
"On behalf of the government and people of our great country, I wish to
express my support to our athletes who have arrived in Rio for the 2016
Olympic Games. I am particularly delighted by the outcome of the
football match early this morning in which our football team defeated
their Japanese counterparts. The sweetness of the victory comes
from the fact that it came against all odds. Our team overcame several
challenges to put up a sterling performance. This is a good beginning."
"I am already aware that you have made personal sacrifices in your
journey to the Olympic Games. The motivation comes from strong
discipline and the love of the nation. As you embark on the
search for honours for the nation, I seize this opportunity to assure
our Olympians that you have my support and those of all Nigerians. Go!
Win and return with laurels, I wish you the best," the President added.
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