By Prosper Mene
President Bola Tinubu has praised two Nigerians, Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan, for their outstanding international achievements, saying they have made Nigeria proud.
In a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu congratulated Farouk Gumel for his new role as Chairman of the Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited.
He called the appointment a great honor, reflecting Gumel’s expertise in global finance. “His leadership brings pride to Nigeria, and I know he will do well,” Tinubu said.The President also celebrated Tobi Amusan, who won a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, with a time of 12.29 seconds.
Amusan, the current world record holder in the event, continues to shine as a top athlete. Tinubu praised her hard work and spirit, saying, “Tobi’s success shows that with determination, anything is possible. She is a true Nigerian hero.”Tinubu wished both Gumel and Amusan more success and promised the government’s support for Nigerians excelling abroad.
Their achievements acts as an inspiration for young Nigerians and shows the country’s growing global influence.
