- Receiving her at the Government House, Nwifuru praised the Okposi-born athlete as a proud ambassador of the state and a symbol of Ebonyi’s sporting talent on the global stage.
- Blessing Ejiofor was part of the Nigerian side that clinched the Afrobasket title, further cementing the country’s dominance in African women’s basketball.
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has honoured basketball star Blessing Ejiofor with ₦30 million and a duplex at Itlan Estate, Abakaliki, for helping Nigeria win the 2025 Afrobasket Women’s Championship.
Receiving her at the Government House, Nwifuru praised the Okposi-born athlete as a proud ambassador of the state and a symbol of Ebonyi’s sporting talent on the global stage.
“I was a little sad during the last AFCON because Ebonyi’s presence was not there,” the Governor remarked.
“But I was happy when I heard, while abroad, that Ebonyi was represented in this championship that we won. This is one of my agitations that has come to be.”
Governor Nwifuru hailed Ejiofor’s rise to the national team as a story of determination and divine destiny, commending her for inspiring young athletes.
He also approved ₦50 million for a standard basketball court in the state to support both male and female players.
“Our reward system is working very well, and we must reward you,” the Governor said.
“Not only did you represent the nation, but you made your home state proud. We pray that God will give you the strength and all you need to perform even better next time.”, the governor said.
In other news…… A Nigerian man drew online buzz after being seen sleeping in his car moments after an accident.
Shared on TikTok, the clip shows the vehicle tilted with two tires off the ground, nearly falling into a drainage, while passersby tried to wake the seemingly unbothered driver.
See some reactions below:
Seyila70: “Make he sha go hospital mak he no get inner bleeding.”
Jesse mk: “How people the even high like this? My alcohol na till I reach my house e the high me o.”
Dudu h: “This one no be ordinary shayo e get something wey Dey worry am.”
C-DORF✌🏿: “The help na help you help very necessary to avoid another matter. 💯💯👍.”
Trentdbg: “No disturb him abeg, he just need rest.. he will sort it out in the morning 😂.”
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