President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare have felicitated with new World Boxing Federation (WBF) International Super Featherweight Champion, Ridwan “Scorpion” Oyekola.
In a congratulatory message issued by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, the president joined all Nigerians to celebrate the historical feat after 57 years.
He affirmed that Oyekola’s victory over Lucas Montesino from Argentina on Sunday night in Ibadan brought more glory to the country, in a sport “where another Nigerian, Anthony Joshua consistently blazes the trail”.
He, therefore, enjoined youths to diligently follow their passion to the point of global recognition and celebration.
Buhari believed the new Super Featherweight Champion realized his dream after many years of focus and discipline, urging more commitment to sustain his place in history, after the Late Dick Tiger.
In his own reaction, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare has equally congratulated Oyekola on his victory.
In a congratulatory statement by his Special Adviser on Media , Dare was quoted as saying:” I want to on behalf of millions of Nigerians congratulate new boxing champion, Ridwan ‘The Scorpion’ Oyekola on his victory in the World Boxing Featherweight bout.
“Coming few weeks after Anthony Joshua’s feat is not only heart-warming but quite inspiring.”
The Minister further said: “Ridwan’s victory is special coming 57 years after another Nigerian Dick Tiger attained the same feat. This is a special way to end the year.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
