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President Jonathan honours Nigerian athlete, Blessing Okagbare

President Jonathan today September 11th honoured Africa's fastest woman, Blessing Okagbare. The Olympic and world Athletics Championship medalist was rewarded for her impressive performance at the recently concluded 2013 World Athletic Championship in Moscow. Blessing won the silver medal in the long jump and also placed third in the Women’s 200m race.

President Jonathan said Blessing, who is Africa's 100m record holder, and her coach would be considered for national honours and announced a cash gift of N3 million for her and N3.5million for her coach.
at 9/11/2013 08:44:00 pm

103 comments:

  1. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 20:51

    Wa he shd hav done long ago
    ~D great anonymous!

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    1. Anonymous14 September 2013 at 02:54

      Well spoken! I wonder where d niger delta militant was wen her state gov single handedly sponsored her to WAC in russia...if she didn't get such support dat eventually led to her winning @ russia I wonder if d clown will call her to dish 3million. BTW has his 53 gold coated iphones landed safely? Mtscheeeew

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  2. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 20:53

    why is the coach getting more money???? I don't get it.

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    1. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 12:25

      Ode...do u rily knw d meanin of Coach?check ur dictionary

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    2. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 12:26

      Ode...do u rily d meanin of Coach?chek ur dictionary

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  3. BONARIO NNAGS11 September 2013 at 20:54

    Congrats to her and quite thoughful of Mr President to reward her hardwork.

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310

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  4. ★★PRINCE CHARMING™★★11 September 2013 at 20:55

    So very commendable! Nice one GEJ.

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  5. Unknown11 September 2013 at 21:01

    Honour well deserved Okagbare. Presido, u try small for ds one but u nid to do more.

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  6. Unknown11 September 2013 at 21:03

    9ice 1 mr president

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  7. Unknown11 September 2013 at 21:03

    Chai 3m abeg I must join sport or be a coach

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  8. bitchplis11 September 2013 at 21:04

    When I first read 'N3m for her n N3.5m for her' coach earlier today I thought it was a mistake...na wah o.

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  9. Chikaka11 September 2013 at 21:06

    Congrats. Well deserved.

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  10. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 21:06

    And e nor wan give asuu 130billion,SMH!!!yet e dey share d small one wen dey.. nija! #callmeEvuls#

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  11. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 21:09

    My baby Blessing. Great athlete she is...

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  12. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 21:11

    Thank God they remember her. More Grace to U Blessing.
    Rehoboth.

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  13. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 21:19

    There's just nothing dat dis man will do to make us happy. #Yimu

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  14. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 21:21

    Why give her coach more? No be she do the running?

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  15. Praise Family11 September 2013 at 21:25

    only 3m, match alwc of footballers

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  16. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 21:26

    she made us proud, she deserves it... u go girl! we proud of ya

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  17. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 21:26

    she represent us wella..

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  18. sexy bitch11 September 2013 at 21:29

    Such a small amount of cash

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  19. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 21:30

    Proud of her..Nigaria too don dey get mouth..*wink*

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  20. John Jacob Y11 September 2013 at 21:33

    She deserves everything good in life

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  21. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 21:35

    Weyrey ni president yi sha, what has he done for Nigerian sport development?? blessing, is not Nigerian base and her success is down to her hard work.... president wey wan steal her shine

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    1. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 18:31

      Mumu she was discovered in warri

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  22. Unknown11 September 2013 at 21:38

    congrats 2 her oo,n mak GEJ do sumfin abt dis ASUU strike oo,hux don tire me oooo. ***OvOxO nigga***

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  23. JOJO11 September 2013 at 21:41

    That's nice,but why is the coach's money,more than her's?

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  24. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 21:46

    Buh mr Presido n Fellow Widow can chop food worth billion naira in a year and now they are appreciating a recorder holder 3m fucking shit. Nigeria I hate thee

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  25. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 21:48

    A very ridiculous gift; Mr President go and learn from other countries how they reward their sportsmen. Longest hisssssssss

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  26. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 21:53

    Why 3.5m for the couch and 3M for Blessing? This is a clear case of " Monkey dey work, baboon dey chop" Looool hahah... Just kidding tho.... Congrats to her, well deserved.

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  27. love me11 September 2013 at 22:20

    Linda I've miss Riri& CB stories pls luk 4 stories abt dem or beta still try bring dem 2geda

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    1. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 18:33

      Ur foolishness no get grade so Linda would go n bring dem together for u ba? Mumusco

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  28. Slimy11 September 2013 at 22:21

    Oga presido, wot of me?

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  29. chyko11 September 2013 at 22:23

    Hard work really pays,enjoy ur cash Ble_ble!

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  30. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 22:29

    Dat amount is too small 4 her, she worth more Dan dat.

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  31. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 22:30

    Sage! Ehen ...Linda this night I will use marine rope and tie my two legs then pretend to b marmaid...dancing sakobi in d River.

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  32. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 22:42

    Dats gud, thumbs up to Mr President

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    1. Unknown11 September 2013 at 23:14

      Quite encouragin...dat wld motivate odas to buckle UP.#i always dream of been d first Nigeria to win a GOLD medal in Gymnastic...at d Olympics##..if only my PoT-Belly wld make me bee#

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    2. Rough Diamond12 September 2013 at 00:55

      Its abt time!
      She deserves it all!

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  33. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 22:44

    It's a shame on a nation like Nja to ve given someone who brought honours to the country just N3m. Despite all the efforts she has put into training. Common Mr President, you can do better to encourage others.

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  34. @EDDYSYFAR11 September 2013 at 22:44

    Cool. Bt HO̶̲̥̅̶̷̩̥̊͡ cum Ђeя̲̅ coach I̶̲̥̅̊s̶̲̥̅̊ collecting M̶̲̥̅☺nε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ more than Ђeя̲̅.

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  35. Omo bendelie11 September 2013 at 22:46

    Nice one Mr president she relli deserve even more

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  36. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 22:47

    It's a shame on a nation like Nja to ve given someone who brought honours to the country just N3m. Despite all the efforts she has put into training. Common Mr President, you can do better to encourage others.

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    1. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 11:35

      Ungrateful nation that is why we are like this. Coaches receive more than athletes they work very hard to see an athlete excell dummies.
      Always appreciate what you have no matter how small or big.

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    2. Anonymous13 September 2013 at 08:29

      If he gives more than dat,u people will say he has packed our mony 2 her,dat asuu is dere,he gave d one he knew dey won't crucify him 4 una stil dey complain dat its too small

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  37. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 22:49

    Only 3 million naira. That's crap

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  38. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 22:57

    Pls can some of this coys such as glo and MTN start supporting and endorsing sports rather than dash money to certain artists who aren't even worth the dashing of money. As in seriously.

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  39. Gentletee11 September 2013 at 22:57

    Deserving of her. Thank u mr president.

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  40. kunle11 September 2013 at 23:08

    Thank God, they are remembering athlete. Big up Jonathan, but fix this country esp corruption and amenities so that we can award you too.

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  41. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 23:19

    Oga at the top don see another catch to lavish Nigeria's money on. See him face as he dey smile. Kai this man too like woman abeg!

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    1. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 11:37

      The girl nko see as she dey smile dey look president.

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  42. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 23:22

    Nice man

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  43. Vic11 September 2013 at 23:22

    Sumed up to 6.5million. Jona students are still sitting at home.o

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  44. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 23:24

    Asuu don get their moni??

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  45. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 23:28

    Finally de do something for her!

    Laribizzle

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  46. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 23:30

    Τ̅ђα† nice.At least ђξ still values nigerians Fø̲̣̣я̅ their effort.

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  47. Twizzy11 September 2013 at 23:39

    Great stuff. The minister of sport should do more too.some sport still need attention.

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  48. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 23:40

    You are touching everywhere as your power reach. But opposite people will not see it.

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  49. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 23:44

    Thank you Pres. Jona. Well done for recognising that we are more than football.

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  50. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 23:55

    I agree with you, thumbs up, coach, wow

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  51. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 00:02

    Blessing is beautiful sha...i'm actually crushing on her like serena williams

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  52. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 00:02

    That's nice, good way to encourage her

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  53. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 00:16

    Well done gej, dats a nice one

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  54. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 00:16

    I agree with you, thumbs up, coach, wow

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  55. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 00:19

    D money is too small jare





    Mide

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  56. etochi2112 September 2013 at 00:26

    Long overdue..

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  57. etochi2112 September 2013 at 00:28

    Long overdue..

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  58. OliviaSilk12 September 2013 at 00:45

    Only 3million?!!!! From the President?!

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  59. Unknown12 September 2013 at 01:24

    3 million naira is way too small....

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  60. christlead12 September 2013 at 01:31

    Keep the fire burning blessing, hard work pays

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  61. Unknown12 September 2013 at 05:26

    Dat is good is wot we want at nigeria

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  62. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 05:41

    Why her coach go collect money pass okagbare...rubbish..nobody even knows the coach name

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  63. Cute G12 September 2013 at 06:00

    Impressive!!!

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  64. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 06:34

    Nice one Mr President! That's motivation.

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  65. fara Oputa12 September 2013 at 06:52

    She deserves it...... Kudos!

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  66. Shade's Files12 September 2013 at 07:35

    Hmmn...nice 1 tho.

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  67. Unknown12 September 2013 at 07:37

    She performed wonderfully

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  68. sholaamina12 September 2013 at 07:38

    It's still same problem of putting square pegs in round holes. I don't know what labaran many who was useless as informatn minister can do as minister of defence. *sigh* Niger my country while everything is political.

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  69. Unknown12 September 2013 at 07:57

    3m for her , 3.5m for her coach ....huh yet Nigeria î§ broke that she can't settle ASSU agreement. Na waoooooh

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  70. ary12 September 2013 at 07:59

    About time! If it were money she stole they for don honor am tey, tey. But na win she win, the must follow protocol.

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  71. Unknown12 September 2013 at 08:09

    Over hyped Blessing... Her problem is not her talent .... We expect too much from her during meets... She always buckles...I hwever knw she'll get dere one day

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  72. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 08:15

    3m not good enough abeg

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  73. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 08:22

    which smelling good,how is it good please,when he can and should have actually given her more.

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  74. Sane Mind12 September 2013 at 08:39

    Congrats Blessing and a big thanks to you for not switching Nationality at least not yet cos even the federal government and their officials hailing you now dont know the pains behind the gain,,if anyone doubt me go to the national stadium and get opinions of our athletes!

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  75. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 08:43

    I hate reading anything abt jona in the news... Anywayz God bless blessing and her family for making naija proud

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  76. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 08:59

    I think the money is too small for two medals

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  77. Concerned Citizen12 September 2013 at 09:07

    Abeg who run the run wey coach go get money pass am?!
    We no go gree oh!

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  78. johnnie12 September 2013 at 09:38

    What is thumbs up?will Johnathan give his own girl friend 3million naira for running?No.why give her 3mil den.its fucking too small

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  79. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 09:48

    Nice 1 but Jona own no the pass national honours?very soon e go give national honours to dat benin boy who follow arik air to lagos..scumbag

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  80. NUVI HONEY12 September 2013 at 10:01

    Huh? Why would the coach get more?

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  81. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 10:04

    Share the money abeg, even if e no reach me, make people where deserve am follow chop abeg.

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  82. Nelo12 September 2013 at 10:08

    Well deserved Blessing honey. so glad she's getting some of the recognition she deserves.

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  83. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 10:28

    So the coach deserves more money than the person who actually won the medals. Or is it age they use in determining? Na wa o!

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  84. TruelyTopaz12 September 2013 at 13:34

    ermmmm the 3million is wayyyyyyyy toooo smallll......kai...give her 10million jare

    3.5million is okay for the coach ..hehe

    but na he should increase the money


    at least he is even recognizing someone other than footballers.

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  85. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 14:47

    How come Okagbare's coach is getting more money than her? Is he a white coach???

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  86. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 14:50

    @Adekunle Kazeem, September 11, 2013 at 11:08 PM- WHAT ABOUT YOU- WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO HELP FIX THE COUNTRY??? FRANKLY, I DON'T BLAME POLITICIANS BUT COMMON, ORDINARY NIGERIANS LIKE YOU WHO HAVE CORRUPTED AND DESTROYED THE COUNTRY. ORDINARY PEOPLE ARE EVEN WILLING TO SELL THEIR VOTES FOR MONEY

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  87. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 15:32

    The coaches always get more. From the Super Eagles you will see the main coach gets more.

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  88. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 15:57

    I mean, Blessing deserves all she gets. I agree with all of you, N3m is too small and she should get more. The girl is my pride and the pride of Naija. I have watched her live over the years in meets, Olympics and grand prixs. Couldn't make it to the recent world championships sadly but watched every moment on TV. I was in the London Anniversary games when she broke the 100m African record and I went wild. LOL! Yes, I am a big athletics fan!! I'm always routing for my girl and you should hear me scream when she is on the tracks. Well done, girl!! She needs a lot of encouragement and motivation and she is even going to create more records. Yes, N3m is quite small as I have already written but don't be deluded; you do not have many countries rewarding their athletes with money. National honours, yes but not money. That only happens mainly in the developing world. But I am all for the money because we do not have any other thing to offer her. I am hoping she gets National honours soon and a street named after her in the capital, as well as financial support to continue her training. Yes, she deserves all of that because it is not easy to excel and be world-recognised in an individual sport.

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  89. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 19:27

    Please i just had to ask anyone who knows ... which coach biko? the Naija one or the American one?

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