Nigeria’s 2024 Olympics Contingent Receives ₦100 Million Grant From House Of Reps

Nigeria’s 2024 Olympics Contingent Receives ₦100 Million Grant From House Of Reps

The House of Representatives has allocated ₦100 million to support Nigeria’s 2024 Olympics and Paralympics participants ahead of the upcoming sports festival. Scheduled from July 26 to August 11, Nigerian athletes will compete across various sports categories at the 2024 Olympics in Paris…… CONTINUE READING 

The Deputy Speaker of the House made the announcement during an event where the Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, unveiled Team Nigeria’s Olympics and Paralympics kits. The donation, sourced from lawmakers’ earnings, was specifically dedicated to the athletes in honor of the late Honorable Ekene Adams, who chaired the House Committee on Sports until his recent passing.

In his address, Deputy Speaker Tajudden Abbas Kalu expressed the House’s commitment to bolstering the athletes’ efforts: “The money is coming from our salaries. In honor of our late colleague, Hon Ekene Abubakar Adams, and our commitment to supporting our Olympians, the House of Representatives and all its members will make a personal contribution towards the success of the Olympics and to support our Nigerian athletes.”

Kalu encouraged the athletes to approach the Olympics with determination and national pride, emphasizing their role as ambassadors of Nigeria. He called upon Nigerians to rally behind the athletes, highlighting the House’s solidarity and best wishes for their success.

Additionally, Chairman of the House Committee on Army, Balele Aminu, contributed $2,000 towards the Nigerian delegation’s participation in both the Olympics and Paralympics.