NIGERIAN BREWERIES BOOSTS NIGERIA’S WINTER OLYMPICS CONTINGENT

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s pioneer and largest brewing company, Nigeria Breweries Plc, has thrown its weight behind Nigeria’s Winter Olympic contingent to the 2018 Winter Olympics, in PyeongChang, South Korea with a one-year sponsorship deal.

In its bid to spur the history making team to win medals at the Winter Olympics, NB Plc has made a significant financial commitment to the Bobsled and Skeleton Federation of Nigeria (BSFN).

“We appreciate the sponsorship of NB Plc as the Federation prepares to make its debut at the Winter Olympics Games. The support reflects their commitment to growing sports in Nigeria. It is our first time and adequate support is needed to boost our quest to make Nigerians proud,” President of BSFN, Solomon Ogba said in a statement made available to the media by its Communications Department.

Speaking on the athletes representing Nigeria, he said: “The determination of the quartet of Seun Adigun, Ngozi Onwumere, Akuoma Omeoga as well as Simidele Adeagbo to excel is laudable. I salute their patriotism.”

The trio of Seun Adigun (Driver), Ngozi Onwumere and Akuoma Omeoga (brakemen) will make a historic appearance as the first African team (men or women) to feature in the Bobsled category. Also making a historic first-ever appearance at the Winter Olympics is Simidele Adeagbo, who became the first African woman to qualify for the Skeleton category.BSFN broadcast partner, KWESE, will showcase the Nigerian team on Kwese Free Sports.