PRESIDENT BUHARI CONGRATULATES KAMARU USMAN FOR RETAINING UFC TITLE
President Muhammadu Buhari heartily congratulates Kamarudeen Usman on the successful defence of his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title with an emphatic win over Jorge Masvidal.
A statement from the special adviser to the president on media and publicity Femi Adesina the president said as the first African-born and Nigerian UFC Champion, the president commended the courageous fighter for finishing strong inside the octagon, proudly flying the green and white colours in distant lands, and reminding the world that good things and great people still come out of Nigeria.
Buhari expressed satisfaction that while the global COVID-19 pandemic may have brought gloom to many families and nations, the welterweight champion has lifted spirits of Nigerians with another professional performance proving that things will surely get better at the fullness of time when Nigerian remain committed to its vision.
The President wished Usman the very best and more victories in his career and prays that like fine wine, he improves with age.
A statement from the special adviser to the president on media and publicity Femi Adesina the president said as the first African-born and Nigerian UFC Champion, the president commended the courageous fighter for finishing strong inside the octagon, proudly flying the green and white colours in distant lands, and reminding the world that good things and great people still come out of Nigeria.
Buhari expressed satisfaction that while the global COVID-19 pandemic may have brought gloom to many families and nations, the welterweight champion has lifted spirits of Nigerians with another professional performance proving that things will surely get better at the fullness of time when Nigerian remain committed to its vision.
The President wished Usman the very best and more victories in his career and prays that like fine wine, he improves with age.