Tinubu Welcomes Oshoala,Celebrates Super Falcons
A Special Reception
Guess what? President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, recently hosted a special guest in Lagos. Who was it? None other than Asisat Oshoala, the amazing striker from the Super Falcons, and the winner of the 2023 CAF Women’s Player of the Year award!
A Big Congratulations
In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President, Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, it was revealed that Tinubu and the First Lady congratulated Oshoala on her incredible achievement. Can you believe she has won this award six times? That’s truly impressive!
Recognizing Excellence
Tinubu and the First Lady also praised Oshoala for her outstanding performance in the sport. They recognized her significant contributions to women’s football in Africa. They even said, “Nigerian women will always have a pride of place in the world.” Wow, that’s a powerful statement!
Supporting Nigerian Women
Tinubu and the First Lady are aware of the amazing accomplishments of Nigerian women in various fields. They mentioned star sprinter Tobi Amusan and the Nigerian women on Forbes’ ‘2023 World’s 100 Most Powerful Women’ list, like media mogul Mo Abudu and the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. They assured Oshoala of the nation’s continued support for her and other Nigerian women striving for excellence.
A Grateful Guest
After the warm reception, Oshoala expressed her gratitude to Tinubu and the First Lady. She thanked them for the opportunity to present the award to them and for their support during the World Cup. It’s great to see such appreciation!
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