Nigeria is experiencing an obvious resurgence in athletics, and the world is beginning to take notice. From Miracleโs miraculous run at the U20 World Championships in Oregon to Jessica Orji emerging as a new poster girl for African athletics, and the likes of Kanyinsola, Ashe, Nathaniel and Ogazi taking Glasgow by storm, something truly positive is happening in Nigerian track and field. But we are not there yet.
For our athletes, everything that needs to be given, we have started giving, including the training grants introduced since last year. We must continue to engage with these athletes as our own children, supporting them with the care and commitment they deserve.
We are determined, and I know I speak the mind of Mallam Shehu Dikko @ShehuDikko as well, to ensure that this commitment goes beyond athletics. Wherever our athletes are competing, the mandate from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT GCFR, is very clear: ensure there is money in the pockets of our children, ensure they receive the right care, and ensure they perform at the highest level of sport.
Another year of becoming the best version of me!
Counting my blessings, cherishing these moments, and embracing the journey. Iโm so grateful for the gift of another birthday. ๐ฅนโค๏ธ
Hereโs to beautiful memories, and nothing but the absolute best. Cheers to me! ๐ฅ
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To every Team Nigeria athlete who represented our great nation at the #Glasgow2026 Commonwealth Games, I say thank you. ๐ณ๐ฌ To our Gold, Silver and Bronze medallists across Para Powerlifting, Weightlifting, Athletics and Team events, your exceptional performances, resilience and commitment to excellence have made Nigeria proud. Whether you achieved victory as an individual or as part of a team, you demonstrated the strength, unity and determination that define the Nigerian spirit.
To every athlete who competed and did not make the podium, please know that your efforts were equally valued. Your sacrifices, discipline, courage and dedication to wearing the Green and White with pride inspired millions of Nigerians. Every race, every lift, every throw and every moment of competition contributed to this remarkable journey. I am immensely proud of each and every one of you. Thank you for proving that the Nigerian spirit can never be broken. ๐ณ๐ฌ๐
As we have drawn the curtain on an unforgettable #Glasgow2026 Commonwealth Games, I am immensely proud of every athlete, coach and official who represented Nigeria.
You competed with courage, honour and determination, proving once again that the Nigerian spirit can never be broken. Beyond the medals, you inspired millions of Nigerians, restored confidence in our sporting future and showed the world that Nigerian sports is on a steady path of renewal and excellence.
Beyond our 24 medals (10๐ฅ, 7๐ฅ, 7๐ฅ) is not just a reflection of talent, but of discipline, resilience and the commitment to fly our nation's flag with pride.
My profound appreciation goes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR @officialABAT , for his steadfast support for sports development; to the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko @ShehuDikko ;Commonwealth Games Nigeria, our Sports Federations, coaches, officials and the millions of Nigerians whose prayers, encouragement and belief inspired Team Nigeria throughout this campaign. Glasgow is another major milestone in the ongoing transformation of Nigerian sports under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
To our athletes, this is not the end of the journey but the beginning of greater accomplishments. Continue to uphold the values of discipline, integrity and excellence. The National Sports Commission remains fully committed to an Athlete-First Policy and will continue to provide the support and opportunities needed for you to achieve even greater success for Nigeria.
Safe journey home, champions. Thank you for making Nigeria proud. The future is bright, and together, we will keep raising the Green and White on the biggest stages of world sport. ๐ณ๐ฌ๐
#TeamNigeria #Glasgow2026 #RenewedHope #NSC
Samuel Ogazi made history as the first Nigerian to win Commonwealth gold in the menโs 400m, while Ezekiel Nathaniel became the first Nigerian man to win the 400m hurdles title.
Team Nigeria finished seventh at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with 24 medals โ 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze.
Nigeria also emerged as Africaโs highest-ranked nation. ๐ณ๐ฌ
๐ณ๐ฌ๐ณ๐ฌ THE ONLY AFRICAN COUNTRY IN THE TOP 10! ๐
After nine days of action in Glasgow, Team Nigeria sits 6th on the medal table with 24 Medals (10 GOLD๐ฅ, 7 Silver๐ฅand 7 Bronze๐ฅ)
The countryโs 10 GOLD medals have come from Athletics (4), Weightlifting (3) and Powerlifting (3).
Nigeria has had an impressive outing in Glasgow, leading the African charge as the only African nation currently ranked among the Top 10 at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Breakdown of the 13 medals in athletics at the #Glasgow2026 for Nigeria ๐ณ๐ฌ
4 Gold Medals ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
3 Silver medals ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
6 bronze medals ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Team Nigeria ranked in 5th place in athletics.