Nigeria’s Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh, has congratulated Team Nigeria’s 4x100m relay team qualification to the 2024 Olympic Games.
The quartet of Udodi Onwuzuruike, Consider Ekanem, Alaba Akintola, and Karlington Anunagba showcased remarkable prowess, finishing second in heat 2 with a stellar time of 38.57s, securing an automatic qualification spot for the Paris Olympics, alongside Ghana after their impressive performances at the 2024 World Relays Championship in the Bahamas.
Similarly, Nigeria’s women’s 4x100m relay team, comprising Justina Eyakpobeyan, Favour Ofili, Olayinka Olajide, and Tima Godbless, demonstrated exceptional teamwork and speed, clinching victory in a time of 42.71s. Their outstanding performance earned them a well-deserved qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
“I am immensely proud of our athletes for their exceptional performance and qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Their dedication, teamwork, and resilience have brought honor to our nation, and I commend them for their outstanding achievements,” said Senator Enoh in a release signed by his Special Media Assistant, Diana-Mary Nsan.
The Minister also praised the Nigerian quartet of Samuel Ogazi, Ella Onojuvwevwo, Chidi Okezie, and Esther Elo Joseph for their remarkable performance in the Mixed 4x400m relay. Despite narrowly missing out on a podium finish, their outstanding effort resulted in a new African record of 3:12.87. As Team Nigeria continues its preparations for the Paris Olympics, Senator Enoh expressed confidence in their ability to excel on the global stage and make the nation proud. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting Nigerian athletes and ensuring their success on the international stage.
