President Bola Tinubu hosts Asisat Oshoala
President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, hosted a reception in Lagos on Thursday for Asisat Oshoala, the Super Falcons striker and 2023 CAF Women’s Player of the Year. Oshoala, who plays for Barcelona Femeni, secured the prestigious award for the sixth time earlier this month.
President Tinubu and the First Lady congratulated Oshoala for her remarkable achievement and praised her significant contributions to women’s football on the continent.
They commended her for distinguishing herself in the sport and acknowledged the pride she brings to Nigerian women through her accomplishments.
The President expressed his admiration for Nigerian women excelling not only in football but also in various fields globally.
He cited the achievements of star sprinter Tobi Amusan and the presence of multiple Nigerian women on Forbes’ ‘2023 World’s 100 Most Powerful Women’ list, including media mogul Ms. Mo Abudu and Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
President Tinubu and the First Lady assured Oshoala of the nation’s continued support, emphasizing their commitment to backing Nigerian women striving for excellence in their chosen paths.
“Nigerian women will always have a pride of place in the world,” President Tinubu told Oshoala.
“What our ladies have achieved in football, our women are achieving in all fields of endeavour around the world—rising to the top and demonstrating the best of the Nigerian character of excellence, tenacity, ingenuity, and resilience.”
After the warm reception, Oshoala expressed her gratitude, saying, ”I want to appreciate the President and the First Lady for giving me the opportunity to present the award to them. During the last World Cup, we had a couple of issues, and they intervened and have been very supportive to the girls, even after the competition.”
