NIGERIAN ATHLETE, BLESSING OKAGBARE
Blessing Okagbare, the Nigeria-born queen of track and field, will be hosted today at the Aso Rock Villa by President and Commander-in-Chief of the Nigeria Armed Forces, Dr. GoodLuck Ebele Jonathan.
CEOAFRICA news desk gathered according to the statement signed by Olukayode Thomas, Head of Communication and Media, Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), that the reception of this Nigeria Athlete would be held during the council meeting.
Okagbare having done Nigeria proud at the just concluded Moscow 2013 IAAF World Championship, obtaining medals, a silver in the long jump and bronze in the 200m and also making it to the final of the 100m, have attracted the honor which she will be receiving today at the Government House.
President of the AFN, Evangelist Solomon Ogba, thanked President Jonathan for the honor and thanked the Minister of Sports for always bringing Mr. President’s attention to the achievements of track and field.