The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has awarded Tobi Amusan the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) title.
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The 25-year-old is now included among those who have garnered national honor after receiving the accolade today at State House in Abuja.
For their great efforts, President Muhammadu Buhari also announced a N200 million gift for Nigerian medalists at several international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games.
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On the track, Tobi Amusan has had a prosperous year. She now holds world, African, and commonwealth records. Tobi won the gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2022 World Athletics Championships to become the first Nigerian to win a world championship in an athletic event.