2024 World Relays Championship: Sports Minister Congratulates Team Nigeria Althletes For Securing Spot

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has congratulated Team Nigeria athletes for securing qualification for the 4×400 mixed relays and 4×400 men’s relay event at the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris.

In a statement signed and made available to journalists by the Special Adviser to the Minister on Media, Diana-Mary Nsan, the Minister harped on the need for continued hard work and perseverance as the athletes aim for further Olympic qualification tickets in their remaining events.

He expressed confidence in their abilities and encouraged them to strive for excellence as they represent Nigeria on the global stage.

The Minister reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting and empowering Nigerian athletes to excel in their respective sports, and be in the best shape towards the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The statement reads “I am immensely proud of our Team Nigeria athletes for their exceptional performance at the World Relays Championship, which has secured two qualification tickets for the Olympic Games already. Their dedication, determination, and resilience have brought honor to our nation, and I congratulate them on this milestone.”

The Nigerian men’s 4x400m quartet of Dubem Nwachukwu, Dubem Amene, Sikiru Adeyemi, and Chidi Okezie showcased their prowess on the track, clocking a remarkable time of 3:01.70 to secure qualification for the Olympic Games.

This feat marks the fastest time by a Nigerian male 4x400m team since the Bronze-winning team of James Godday, Musa Audu, Saul Weigopwa, and Enefiok Udo-Obong at the Athens 2004 Olympics.

In the mixed 4x400m relay event, Team Nigeria’s quartet of Samuel Ogazi, Ella Onojuvwevwo, Chidi Okezie, and Esther Elo Joseph delivered an impressive performance, finishing second in their heat with a time of 3:13.79.