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NBBF President, Igoche Mark Lauds FG’s 25 Million Naria Gift to D’Tigress

President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation NBBF,Mr.Igoche Mark has lauded the gesture of the Federal Government and the Sports Ministry over plans to reward the victorious D’Tigress with 25 million naria.

The reigning African Champions had on Sunday booked their place in the finals of the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Sidney,Australia later in the year.

Reacting to the FG’s gesture,the NBBF President,Mr.Igoche Mark thanked the Buhari led administration for always rewarding Sports men and women who have done the country proud.
“I want to sincerely thank our father,President Muhammadu Buhari for gifting our champions,D’Tigress with the sum of 25 million naria.Mr.President has never for once fail to appreciate sports men and women who done this country proud;I think it is a virtue that successive government should learn from.I also want to commend the sports ministry and supervising minister,Mr.Sunday Dare for leading the team to Serbia.Let me assure Nigerians that the preparation for the World Cup will commence immediately.”Mark stated.

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