What do you believe is the single most important factor driving up the cost of living in Nigeria?

It is the aim of every athlete to train hard every day to compete and qualify to be selected to be among thousands of athletes who also wish to be selected. It’s an incredible honour to represent my country on the international stage. It’s a dream come true to wear the Nigerian shirt and make my nation proud.

How did the African Games performance, especially the mixed 4x400m anchor make you more popular in Nigeria and beyond?

Yes, the African Games was a massive platform, and I’m thrilled that my performance has made me more popular in Nigeria and beyond. The response was overwhelming, and I’m grateful for the support.

In that race, you covered about 20-30m to win gold. What was on your mind when you got the baton in second place?

When I received the baton in second place, I reminded myself that the team wanted the gold. When I realised the gap I had to cover up, I thought about how weak or strong my opponent was, so I just kept on with my race pace, and when I saw I was closing it up, I kept pressing on. As we approached the finish line, I gave it everything I had, and the speed and power just took over. It was an incredible feeling of relief, joy, and disbelief, all mixed into one.

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