Lagos rewards athletes with cash after Gateway Games success
Lagos State has rewarded its athletes with N36.3m for their achievements at the last National Sports Festival in Abeokuta. The payments were made following an announcement by the Lagos State Sports Commission. Team Lagos finished sixth at the Gateway Games, securing a total of 169 medals. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Director-General Lekan Fatodu emphasized the state’s commitment to athlete welfare and future sporting success.
Match highlights
- The Lagos State Government paid N36.3m in cash rewards to athletes who won medals at the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State in May 2025.
- Team Lagos finished sixth at the Gateway Games 2024, which took place in May 2025, winning 38 gold, 43 silver, and 88 bronze medals.
- Individual gold medallists received N300,000 each, while team gold medallists shared N700,000; silver and bronze medallists also received cash rewards.
- Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu extended similar rewards to junior athletes after their success at the 2025 National Youth Games in Asaba.
- Director-General Lekan Fatodu highlighted improvements in athlete welfare, including a digital athlete portal and direct payment systems.
