President Buhari Hands Team Nigeria To NOC

President Buhari Hands Team Nigeria To NOC By Niyi Busari President Mohammadu Buhari on Monday July 12th 2021 handed over the Olympics-bound Team Nigeria to Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, BSNSports.com.ng can report. Buhari who is represented by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo in line with age long tradition urged the athletes to be a good ambassador and win medals to make Nigeria proud . According to the Minister of Youth and sports Development, Sunday Dare " We are keeping to the tradition of unveiling the team to the President who in turn handed them over to the Nigerian Olympics Committee. The unveiling of the official wear / equipment was done by Mr. President. This is a very symbolic event meant to officially sent forth the team to the games. This should also inspire the athletes and to reinforce the fact that the Federal Government and the entire country are behind them" The Minister commended President Buhari for committing enormous resources towards Team Nigeria's participation.