Video Shows How Incredibly Tobi Amusan Dressed to Receive National Award From President Buhari

• Tobi Amusan was conferred with the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) award by President Muhammadu Buhari
• A clip has gone viral of the moment the World Record holder in the Women’s 100m hurdles received the prestigious prize
• Nigerians have applauded the athlete for her manners and appearance during the historic occasion

A clip showing the moment Tobi Amusan received a national award from President Muhammadu Buhari has gone viral on the internet.

On September 15, all members of Team Nigeria to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham were rewarded with varying national awards.

The president, who expressed delight over their performances at the Games, described the athletes as champions, worthy ambassadors, and national heroes and heroines.

He conferred Members of the Order of the Niger (MON) national awards on them, while Tobi Amusan was specially recognised as the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).

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On October 11, President Buhari conferred national awards on 447 recipients, bringing the total number of Nigeria’s national honours awardees to 5 341 since 1963, Vanguard reports.

However, there was drama during the ceremony as some of the recipients, including music artists, dressed in all manner of outfits and left many tongues wagging.

Many have blasted some award recipients for 'disrespecting the Office of the President of the Federal Republic', while using Tobi Amusan as a case study of how to behave during such a historic moment.

A video shows how Amusan clad in a simple but elegant outfit as she walked up to the president before receiving the award.

While the audience clapped, the 25-year-old athlete shook hands with President Buhari as they posed for the camera, before she greeted him once again and left.

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A fan wrote:

“Well trained, well dressed and award well deserving. She’s brought Nigeria glory.”

Another added:

“What is the different between what teni did and what tobi did.. Habi my eye dey pain me.... Are people looking for the knees on the ground.”

One said:

“Very respectful.”

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Tobi Amusan has reacted to her nomination for the World Athlete of the Year Award.

Amusan, who is having a sensational season, stunned the sporting world during the World Athletics Championships when she ran 12:12s in the semi-final of the women’s hurdles.

The 25-year-old is now the world record holder, after setting another record at the Commonwealth Games in the final, where she won gold with a time of 12.20s.