Governor Sanwo-Olu rewards Lagos NYG champions and officials with huge cash prizes after they topped the National Youth Games medal table for the first time in history.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed immense gratitude and appreciation by “splashing” significant cash rewards on the victorious Lagos contingent that participated in the 2025 National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta State.

The celebratory reception, held at the Lagos State House in Ikeja on Friday, honored the athletes and coaches who achieved a historic feat: topping the medal table for the first time ever at the National Youth Games.

Historic Victory and Medal Haul
Team Lagos was unstoppable at the ninth NYG last month, dethroning hosts Delta State by clinching a total of 110 medals. This impressive haul included:

52 Gold Medals

32 Silver Medals

26 Bronze Medals

The Cash Rewards Breakdown: How Sanwo-Olu Rewards Lagos NYG Champions
Governor Sanwo-Olu announced a substantial financial incentive scheme for all participants, coaches, and management:

Category Individual/Group Reward
Individual Gold Medallists (41 winners) ₦500,000 each
Team Gold Medallists (Large Events) ₦1,000,000 per team
Individual Silver Medallists (22 winners) ₦300,000 each
Team Silver Medallists ₦700,000 per team
Individual Bronze Medallists (19 winners) ₦250,000 each
Team Bronze Medallists ₦500,000 per team
Non-Medallists (Athletes) ₦100,000 each
Coaches (61 Coaches) ₦300,000 each
Lagos State Sports Commission Management ₦25,000,000

A Promise for Future Excellence
While describing the cash as a “small measure of appreciation,” the Governor emphasized that his commitment goes beyond monetary rewards.

“What you require the most is the facilities and the environment, and all the sports equipment you need to excel,” Governor Sanwo-Olu said. “You have helped us write the name of Lagos State in gold… We want to keep you, we want to nurture you so that you can go and compete internationally.”

This generous gesture by Governor Sanwo-Olu Rewards Lagos NYG Champions and reinforces the state government’s dedication to youth development and sports infrastructure, signaling a promising future for Lagos athletes on both the national and international stage.