Nyesom Wike, wey be Minister of Federal Capital Territory, don give cash prizes to FCT athletes wey win medals for Delta 2022 National Sports Festival and National Youth Games. Wike say FCT no go ignore di labour and sweat of athletes, and dem go get more reward if dem make FCT proud ¹.

For di award ceremony, wey hold for Abuja, gold medalists from Delta 2022 Sports Festival collect ₦600,000, silver medalists collect ₦400,000, and bronze medalists collect ₦250,000. For di Youth Games, gold medalists collect ₦400,000, silver medalists collect ₦300,000, and bronze medalists collect ₦200,000.

Wike, wey represent by FCT Mandate Secretary, Social Development, Hon Ibrahim Aminu, say him dey committed to advancing sports development for FCT and create environment wey youths go fit excel.

Di athletes and stakeholders present for di ceremony commend Wike for im magnanimity in rewarding di young athletes. Dem say di gesture go motivate dem for di next festival.