The Labour Party has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship. D’Tigress clinched the title after a commanding win over Mali in Sunday’s final, held at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
With this remarkable feat, Nigeria has become the first country in history to win five consecutive Women’s Afrobasket titles, further cementing its status as the dominant force in African women’s basketball.
Reacting to the victory, Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi E. Usman, described the win as a “resounding triumph” that has once again brought immense pride and honour to the nation. She noted that beyond the glory on the court, the achievement offers a timely reminder of the boundless potential of Nigerian youth.
“As we continue to bask in the euphoria of this sweet and inspiring victory,” she stated, “I urge those in positions of authority to make deliberate and robust investments in our youth, particularly through sports and other engaging, talent-driven activities that can redirect youthful energy from the streets to productive ventures.”
Senator Usman emphasised the economic value of sports globally, calling it a multibillion-dollar industry with the potential to significantly boost national economies. She lamented the impact of poor leadership and shortsighted policies that have hindered meaningful investments in Nigeria’s talent-rich youth sectors, including sports, entertainment, ICT, and music.
“This latest triumph by D’Tigress presents yet another opportunity for the government to reflect and reimagine a future where our sports sector receives the attention and funding it truly deserves,” she added.
On behalf of the Labour Party family, Senator Usman praised the team’s “unwavering spirit, discipline, and patriotism,” describing their victory as “a symbol of hope, resilience, and the great heights Nigeria can attain with the right leadership and vision.”
