Victor Osimhen has received glowing praise from Peter Obi following his heroic performance that helped Galatasaray S.K. clinch the Turkish Süper Lig title.
In a congratulatory message, Obi hailed the Nigerian striker for scoring twice in the decisive victory that sealed the championship, describing him as one of Nigeria’s finest exports and a source of inspiration to millions of young Nigerians.
According to Obi, Osimhen’s resilience, discipline, and talent continue to demonstrate the rewards of hard work, dedication, and excellence. He noted that the striker has remained a proud ambassador of Nigeria on the global stage, bringing honour to the country through his achievements and conduct.
The former presidential candidate also used the opportunity to highlight the importance of sports development in Nigeria, lamenting what he described as the persistent neglect of the sector despite the abundance of talents across the country.
Obi stated that Nigeria is blessed with many gifted young people like Osimhen who only require the right leadership, support, and enabling environment to thrive and bring glory to the nation.
Reiterating his popular message of hope, Obi declared that “a new Nigeria is possible,” adding that balanced development across all sectors remains essential for national growth and progress.
He concluded by wishing Osimhen even greater success in the years ahead as the forward continues to shine on the international stage.
