NSC increases Team Nigeria performance bonus, rewards

The National Sports Commission has announced a significant upward revision of performance bonuses and instant rewards for Nigerian athletes competing at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The enhanced package aims to further motivate the contingent.

Commission chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko confirmed that gold medal winners will now receive a total of $10,000. This includes an immediate cash reward of $5,000, with the remaining $5,000 to be paid directly into their bank accounts. Silver medalists will receive $5,000 in total ($2,000 cash instantly, $3,000 to account), and bronze medalists will get $3,000 in total ($1,000 cash instantly, $2,000 to account).

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During a brief meeting with the Director General, we agreed to increase the athletes’ bonuses. Gold medal winners will now receive $10,000 in total, $5,000 cash instant reward and $5,000 paid directly into their account.

Dikko explained that the initial structure for gold medalists was $8,000, but after meeting the team, he decided to increase the instant cash reward to $5,000 as added motivation. "After meeting the team in Aberdeen, I decided to increase the instant cash reward to $5,000 as added motivation for all gold medal hopefuls," he stated.

Coaching incentives have also been improved, with coaches set to receive $5,000 if their athlete wins a gold medal. Daily allowances have been set at $200 for athletes and $250 for coaches. The commission also highlighted an on-the-spot cash reward given to Rilwan Idris to motivate him from a potential bronze to a gold position, indicating that special bonuses exist for such circumstances. The enhanced welfare package is part of broader efforts to ensure Team Nigeria remains fully supported and motivated throughout the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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After meeting the team in Aberdeen, I decided to increase the instant cash reward to $5,000 as added motivation for all gold medal hopefuls.