The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has appointed Tobi Amusan as a youth ambassador of the state.
Governor Abiodun made this known when he hosted the ‘golden girl’ and her management team at his Oke-Mosan office in Abeokuta on Tuesday.
In addition to the appointment, the athlete also received a three-bedroom flat apartment and the sum of N5 million.
Breaking the news on social media, the governor tweeted: “My adopted daughter and world-record holding athlete, Tobi Amusan, paid me a courtesy visit in Oke-Mosan this morning.
“I announced her appointment as youth ambassador in Ogun State and a donation of a house, as well as five million naira in recognition of her world records and other stellar achievements.”
The reward comes three weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari
conferred on the athlete the Order of the Niger (OON) national honour in recognition of her stellar performances in the 100m hurdles at international competitions.
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