NSC to reward Nigerian medalists at Africa U-18/U-20 Athletics Championship
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced cash rewards of ₦1 million for each gold medal, ₦750,000 for silver, and ₦500,000 for bronze won by Team Nigeria athletes at the ongoing CAA Africa U-18/U-20 Athletics Championship in Abeokuta.
The announcement was made on Day 2 of the competition as NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, watched proceedings from the stands.
Elated by the athletes’ impressive performances, the NSC leadership unveiled the financial incentives as a morale booster.
Chairman Shehu Dikko praised the athletes’ commitment, stating, “You can see the dedication and passion in the faces of our athletes. We must continue to give them every reason to represent Nigeria with pride.”
“We will reward them for every medal they win at this championship, and I encourage them to keep making the nation proud,” he added.
NSC Director General and Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Hon. Bukola Olopade, also commended the team and emphasized the importance of supporting athletes.
“When we take care of our athletes, they take care of us by bringing medals. What we are witnessing at this championship is proof of that,” Olopade said.
He noted that the young talents being nurtured at the event are key to Nigeria’s future success at the Commonwealth Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
