Nigeria’s 2024 Olympics Delegates Get ₦100 Million From House Of Reps

The House of Representatives has donated ₦100 million to Nigeria’s 2024 Olympics and Paralympics delegates ahead of the sports festival.

From July 26 to August 11 a series of Nigerian athletes will be battling for medals in different sports at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

To encourage the athletes ahead of the tournament, the Deputy Speaker, of the House of Representatives, announced the donation on Wednesday, July 17, when the House hosted the Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, who was in the Green Chamber to unveil Team Nigeria’s Olympics and Paralympics kits.

According to the Deputy Speaker, the donation will come from the lawmakers’ earnings. He also noted that the donation was made in honour of Ekene Adams, the lawmaker, who until his death on Tuesday, chaired the House Committee on Sports.

Speaking on behalf of the speaker, Tajudden Abbas, Kalu said: “The money is coming from our salaries.

“In honour 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. Your journey to Paris is not just a quest for medals but a mission to elevate the spirit of our nation. I call on all well-meaning Nigerians to emulate this gesture of the House and support our athletes.

“We are confident in your (athletes) abilities and are certain that the memories of this session will remain fresh in your minds, spurring you on to achieve record-breaking performances. Go to Paris with a clear mindset, dedication and determination to surpass our previous records. We believe in you and know you will make us proud.

“As you embark on this significant journey, remember that you are ambassadors of Nigeria. Promote our national pride, values and ethos in all your endeavours at the Olympics. The House stands in solidarity with you, praying for your success and wishing you the very best.”

Note that the Chairman, of the House Committee on Army, Balele Aminu also donated $2,000 to Nigeria’s 2024 Olympics and Paralympics delegates.