Team Nigeria athletes have received another major boost ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Caligeo Suites Ibadan unveiled a special incentive package to reward medal winners in Glasgow, Scotland.
The initiative, announced by the hotel’s Chief Executive Officer, Gbolahan Fatuga, is aimed at motivating Nigerian athletes to achieve podium finishes while encouraging greater private-sector participation in sports development.
The announcement comes as Team Nigeria concludes its final preparations in Scotland ahead of the Games, with several corporate bodies and sports stakeholders stepping forward to support the country’s athletes.
“To foster corporate sponsorship and support for our athletes within the Nigerian business community, I propose this initiative, with Caligeo Suites serving as a benchmark for other organisations and individuals,” Fatuga said.
Under the reward scheme, gold medallists will receive accommodation vouchers worth 30 nights, silver medallists will earn 20 nights, while bronze medallists will be rewarded with 15 nights at Caligeo Suites in Ibadan.
The accommodation vouchers, which are subject to room availability, will remain valid until December 31, 2027.
A former athlete himself, Fatuga explained that the vouchers were deliberately made transferable, recognising that many athletes are based overseas and may prefer to share the rewards with those who contributed to their success.
“Some of our athletes may not be able to use these vouchers themselves, so they can transfer them to their coaches, family members or friends who supported them throughout their journey,” he added.
Fatuga also called on more Nigerian businesses to invest in sports, stressing that sustainable athlete development requires stronger collaboration between the private sector, government and sports federations.
The incentive applies exclusively to Team Nigeria athletes who win medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games and forms part of a growing wave of private-sector initiatives aimed at complementing government support for elite athletes as they prepare to compete in Glasgow.
