Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Kalu has congratulated the first Nigerian athlete to win a Gold medal at the World Athletics Championship, Tobi Amusan, after winning the women’s 100M hurdles in Oregon on Sunday.
Describing the graduate of the University of Texas as a talented and skillful sprinter, Kalu urged the record-breaking athlete to sustain the feat in future sporting events.
The Pillar of Sports in Africa, called on the younger generation to embrace sports as a profession, adding that Amusan’s performance will inspire the womenfolk.
In a statement on Monday, Kalu expressed happiness over the superlative outing of Amusan, adding that the Athlete has done Nigeria proud.
He said, ” I am elated with the record-breaking performance of Tobi Amusan, who clinched a gold medal after winning the women’s 100M hurdles at the World Athletics Championship.
“The athlete’s victory is a welcome and timely development for Nigeria.
” She has shown the world that Nigerians are talented.
“Amusan has indeed made Nigerians proud with her performance”.
Kalu wished the sprinter continued success in her career.