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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Horse Racing Tournament 2023

President Bola Tinubu’s horse, named Renewed Hope, retained its title as the fastest horse in Africa after winning the 2024 edition of the horse racing tournament in Bida. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the tournament was organized by the Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria.

The same horse, which topped the winners’ list in the 2022 and 2023 editions of the competition, has been the defending champion for three consecutive years.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Governor Mohammed Umaru-Bago of Niger State congratulated the president’s horse for securing the first position in the competition. Governor Bago expressed his delight at the unity fostered by the federation through the successful organization of the event, which concluded on Sunday in the state.

The governor also commended the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, along with the Coordinator and National Coordinator of the federation (Sarkin Dawaki Nupe), for their efforts in sustaining the annual horse racing tradition in Bida.

In his remarks, the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, emphasized the commitment to strengthening the cultural heritage and values of the people through sports.

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