President Bola Tinubu Sends Message to Tobi Amusan, Goes Silent on $100K Cash Reward
- President Bola Tinubu has praised Tobi Amusan’s determination after her 100m hurdles silver medal win in Tokyo
- Nigerians noticed the president did not mention a $100k reward for Amusan, as done for other women’s teams
- Amusan remains the 100m hurdles world record holder and one of Nigeria’s most decorated athletes
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s track queen, Tobi Amusan, after she clinched a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Amusan clocked 12.29 seconds in the final, just behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who took gold with a national record of 12.24 seconds.
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According to ChannelsTV, Grace Stark of the United States won bronze with 12.34 seconds, while Olympic champion Masai Russell finished fourth in 12.44 seconds.
Tinubu congratulates Amusan after victory
Through a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu hailed Amusan for her consistency and perseverance on the global stage, Punch reports.
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“Tobi has once again demonstrated that with patriotic fervour, coupled with hard work and determination, any height is surmountable.”
“Her achievement is a source of national pride,” the statement read.
Tinubu described her performance as a source of pride for millions of Nigerians, saying her relentless drive and spirit serve as an inspiration for young athletes across the country.
Silence on $100k cash reward
While the president celebrated Amusan’s latest podium finish, there was no mention of any financial reward for the hurdler, who is the only Nigerian to have won a medal at the ongoing championship in Japan.
This silence has sparked discussion among Nigerians, especially as Tinubu had previously rewarded the Super Falcons with $100,000 each after their record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations victory.
The President also gave the same amount to players of the D’Tigress basketball team following their fifth straight AfroBasket title.
Both rewards are now seen as a benchmark for Nigerian sportsmen from the presidency, with athletes jokingly keeping their eyes on the $100k cash prize.
For now, it remains unclear whether Amusan will receive any similar gesture from the presidency for her latest achievement.
Amusan’s track legacy continues
The silver medal at the World Athletics Championships adds to Amusan’s growing collection of honours.
She remains the world record holder in the 100m hurdles with a stunning 12.12 seconds, set at the 2022 championships in Oregon.
Her achievements include gold medals at the African Championships, Commonwealth Games, and multiple Diamond League titles, making her one of Nigeria’s most decorated athletes of all time.
Despite falling just short of gold in Tokyo, Amusan’s consistency at the highest level continues to put Nigerian athletics in the spotlight, and her performance keeps hope alive that she may strike gold again at next year’s Olympic Games.
Prize money Tobi Amusan earned
In a related development, Legit.ng reported that Amusan won Nigeria's first medal at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championship in Tokyo, Japan and earned a huge financial reward.
Amusan will receive $35,000 (₦52.5 million) for winning the silver medal in the women's 100 metres hurdles. Her world record of 12.12s was not broken, hence the $100,000 bonus is saved.
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