The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has commended the exceptional performances of the Police Athletes who distinguished themselves, as Nigeria’s ambassadors at the recently concluded 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana.
The IGP asserts that their remarkable performances across
various sporting events have brought immense pride to the Force and the country
at large.
While receiving the athletes, the IGP, who was represented
by the Force Director of Sports (FSO), CP Patrick A. Atayero, likened the
African Games to a continental Olympics, and harped on the significance of
young and talented Police Sports Men and Women showcasing their skills,
passion, determination and courage on such a prestigious stage to emerge
Medalists.
He emphasized that the success of Police Athletes at the
13th African Games which held from 8th to 26th March, 2024, shortly after the
14th Biennial Police Games (Oluyole 2024) that concluded on 2nd March in
Ibadan, is a veritable testament to the effectiveness of the sports development
initiatives of the Force.
The medalists – Inspr. Aisha Adamu, Sgt. Mohammed Inuwa,
Sgt. Emmanuel Bala, Sgt. Matthew Deshi, Corporal Chika Blessing, Corporal
Nathaniel Samson, Corporal Victor Ikechukwu, Corporal Eweh Emmanuel, Corporal
Collins Obi, Corporal Godwin Sunday, Corporal Emmanuel Ochayi, Corporal Aminu
Garba, PC Olayiwola Zainab, PC Mabel David, PC Precious Joel, PC Esther Peter,
and Bello Tunde Muiz (Education Officer II), demonstrated exceptional dexterity
in Arm wrestling, Athletics, Badminton, Mixed Martial Arts, Swimming and
Hockey.
These Police Athletes garnered 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 5 Bronze
totaling 8 Medals, for Nigeria at the Continental Sports Fiesta.
The Inspector General of Police appreciated all Police
Athletes for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to sporting
excellence, national unity and development in all spheres in Nigeria.
He reiterated that their collective success serves as an
inspiration to other Police Officers and fellow aspiring Athletes and
inestimable potentials across the nation.
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