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Wednesday 11 September 2013

President Jonathan To Host Blessing Okagbare Today.


Blessing Okagbare.
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, will host the new queen of track and field, Blessing Okagbare today at the Aso Rock Villa. A statement signed by Olukayode Thomas, Head of Communication Media Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) said the Presidential reception for Okagbare will be held during the council’s meeting. Okagbare did Nigeria proud at the just concluded Moscow 2013 IAAF World Championship where she won two medals, a silver in the long jump and bronze in the 200m. She also made the final of the 100m. President of the AFN, Evangelist Solomon Ogba, thanked President Jonathan for the honour and thanked the Minister of Sports for always bringing Mr. President’s attention to achievements of track and field. ‘’ The athletics family is grateful to President Jonathan. This is the third time he is hosting us. The President hosted us when we won the African Youth Championships, he hosted the Sydney 2000 team whose silver medal was upgraded to gold and now, he is hosting Okagbare. We are more than grateful”. Blessing has made us proud i pray she gets some kind of endorsement deal.
Vanguard Nigeria.

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