In a rare show of love, passion and commitment, the Minister of Sports Development Senator John Owan Enoh has announced federal government’s upward review of the winning bonuses for Nigeria’s Paralympics participating in the up coming 2024 Paralympic competition billed to commence on the 28th of August, 2024 in Paris, France.
The Minister dropped the hint recently during an interactive session with the para athletes in their training camp at Saarbrucken, Germany.
Senator Enoh stated that the renewed bonus template provides 15,000USD, 10,000USD,and 5,000USD for Gold, Silver and Bronze medal winners respectively. This, according to the Minister is in sharp contrast with what obtained during the just concluded Olympic Games where 5,000USD, 3,000US and 2,000USD were earmarked for winners of Gold, Silver and Bronze respectively.
He explained that the gesture is part of federal government’s recognition and appreciation of the sacrifices, dedication and commitment of the athletes in striving to represent the country and make it proud in the comity of nations.
He urged the athletes to see the gesture as a morale booster aimed at re-energizing the sport spirit in them, re-awakens their patriotism and gives them the much desired courage to propel them to glory.
Senator Enoh emphasized the need for the athletes to look back at the abysmal performance of Nigeria in the just concluded Olympic Games stating that “The country (Nigeria) as it is now, is not in a happy mood and I need all of you to look at yourselves as those people that are going to create and bring back joy”.
Mrs. Kehinde Ajayi
Director Press and PR.
