Sports Minister applauds Amusan over Jamaican Invitational victory

Nigeria’s Sports Development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh lauded world record holder in the 100m hurdles, Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, for posting the world’s leading time of 12.40s at the Jamaican Athletics Invitational Sunday.

Senator Enoh emphasized that her success is an indication that Nigeria is set to break the deadlock of a gold medal in tracks at the next Paris Olympics in France, while also encouraging her to keep improving in the sport.

Writing on his Facebook wall, the minister said, “Take your flowers Tobi Amusan, you stormed to an emphatic win in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational, clocking a time of 12.40s (0.9), a World Lead time!

“You defeated World Champion Danielle Williams, who came 2nd in 12.46s, while Christina Clemons was 3rd in 12.54s.

“Tobi, you keep making our country proud. Paris Olympics is around the corner, your performance gives us hope just like others, that Nigeria is set to break a jinx. Keep soaring, we are proud of you”.