- Agency Report
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has congratulated the D’Tigress, for winning the FIBA 2025 Women’s Afrobasket competition for a historic seventh time.
Akpabio, in a statement on Monday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Eseme Eyiboh said the feat achieved by the D’Tigress had shown that Nigerian women are pacesetters and capable of undertaking any task.
“It is heartwarming that in a spate of two weeks, Nigeria has captured Africa twice, all feats, attained by the industry and resilience of our women.
“Last week, it was the Super Falcons, today we are celebrating the D’Tigress for not only subduing the Senegalese ladies at the semi-final but mesmerising the Malian girls in the final.
“I celebrate the D’Tigress for sustaining the Nigerian spirit of discipline, determination and the quest for excellence no matter the obstacles.
“This 7th historic and 5th consecutive title had reinforced the zeal for hard work and the relentless crave for success in any assignment we are saddled with,’’ he said.
Akpabio said that the” Renewed Hope Agenda” of President Bola Tinubu was working, adding that with support of Nigerians, the country would be a better place.
“I want to sincerely thank the D’Tigress and their technical crew for once again making us proud and serving as a source of inspiration to our young girls intending to pursue a career in sports.
“Congratulations to President Tinubu, congratulations to our women and congratulations to our queens”. NAN