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Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has extended his warm congratulations to 17-year-old Nigerian-American Ugo Ugochukwu on his remarkable victory in the 2024 FIA World Cup.

Ugochukwu’s impressive win took place at the 71st Macau Grand Prix on Sunday, November 17, 2024, where he emerged as the champion, claiming the coveted crown.

Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, expressed his pride in Ugochukwu’s achievement, praising the young Nigerian-American’s exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.

Atiku also assured Ugochukwu of his support as he prepares for his next competition in 2025.

Atiku said: “The historic victory of Ugo Ugochuckwu, whose Nigerian root is well-grounded at the 2024 FIA FR World Cup, makes me proud as a Nigerian.

“To have been dubbed the next Lewis Hamilton, the well-decorated F1 racer, confirms that the 17-year-old’s victory at the 71st Macau Grand Prix was not a fluke.

“As Ugo is set to compete in the FIA Formula 3 — the third-tier world racing championship — in 2025, let him be assured that he has a supporter in me.

“Once again, congratulations, Ugo, and may you soar like an eagle.”

Ugochukwu, a talented young man, was born in New York to a Nigerian fashion model mother, Oluchi, and an Italian fashion designer father, Luca Orlandi.

Despite his multicultural background, Ugochukwu proudly represents the United States in car racing.

Ugochukwu recently made headlines with his impressive win, leading the race from start to finish for R-ace GP. He outpaced Olivier Goethe of MP Motorsport and Noel León of KCMG IXO by Pinnacle Motorsport, showcasing his exceptional driving skills.

The victory made him become the first American driver to win the prestigious event in over 40 years.

When asked about his victory, Ugochukwu attributed his success to his resilience and confidence. These qualities enabled him to stay focused and composed under pressure, ultimately leading him to emerge triumphant on the circuit.

“I can’t describe the feeling; of course, I’m super happy. It was quite a tricky race. I was pushing the whole way, but I was confident in the pace – ever since Q2, we’ve been really quick, of course, we won the Quali race as well, but there was still one more thing to do, which was win the main race, and we managed to do it,” the 17-year-old stated.

“I can’t thank the R-ace GP team enough. We had a great weekend, and yeah, I’m super happy to finally get the job done.”

Ugochukwu was discovered at an early age as a car racing wunderkind. He started Kart racing, a variant of motorsport, in 2013.

Ugochukwu has been dubbed as the next Lewis Hamilton, the decorated British racer, and was snapped up by McLaren for multi-year contract in 2021

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2024/11/24/atiku-vows-to-support-17-year-old-nigerian-american-ugo-ugochukwu/

Dear ATIKU, THIS WILL NOT MAKE THEM VOTE YOU EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE THEIR IN-LAW.

Atiku should have kept his comment to himself. Ugo is not representing Nigeria. He is representing America.

masterfactor:
Dear ATIKI, THIS WILL NOT MAKE THEM VOTE YOU EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE THEIR IN-LAW.

Atiku won SE hands down in 2019.

They did it for GEJ in 2011 and 2015, even though the rest of the country chose an iliterate incompetent Buhari.

They did it for Yaradua in 2007.

They did it for Obasanjo in 1999 and 2004.

SE/SS has proven to be articulate while choosing national leaders with competence for the country.

masterfactor:
Dear ATIKI, THIS WILL NOT MAKE THEM VOTE YOU EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE THEIR IN-LAW.

You mean the people who voted massively for OBJ, Yar’adua, GEJ, and Atiku since 1999?

He is a U.S citizen sef. Thats all that matters

I wish him well.

Back to our Nigerian News

Atiku self get problem. How you go dey support American when you suppose dey focus on Nigeria

masterfactor:
Dear ATIKU, THIS WILL NOT MAKE THEM VOTE YOU EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE THEIR IN-LAW.

Whether u vote for him or not is of no significance. He has nothing, I mean absolutely nothing to lose. You will still be the one to suffer. Nonsense

🥴Mtchew! all the ones littered all over Nigeria wey really need help that u and your tiefing gang stole their future away nko,u don help them?? 😏😏

SmartPolician:
Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2024/11/24/atiku-vows-to-support-17-year-old-nigerian-american-ugo-ugochukwu/

All for relevance! Oga rest.

ATIKU -OBI 2027

All these news are the reason Nigerians as a whole are afraid of Igbos..

We push the world to our brinks

Desperado dude.
Coded campaign strategies

dude should be supporting the journalist wunderkind david hundeyin.

atiku should not let the hero of democracy be silenced

is 200m too large a price for the truth?

Instead of supporting a foreigner go to your village and help the countless out of school and needy children SIR God May have pity and let you win the presidency finally !

Politician want to use this boy to get votes and win the heart of South Eastern people

Atiku Atiku, 78 years old man sense

tundegan:
Atiku self get problem. How you go dey support American when you suppose dey focus oon Nigeria

What do you expect from a man that wants to rule by force?
He needs all the strategies to achieve his dreams

Koneheaded structurians checking the name 😁

Atiku, the former Nigeria's youth minister.

Too bad the current Nigeria's youth minister don't see anything wrong in the youths being used as political thugs

okay

the guy is an American, trained by them, representing them so why is he trying to show full support? when we have so many ugo at home that need training and support so they can be at the up front.

We are talking about a guy who have everything and not think about an inch of Nigeria problem created by Atiku, Obasanjo and the likes till this moment.

Atiku needs to seat up.

Tobokongs:
Lol

They have always proven to be articulate while choosing national leaders indeed.

No wonder just one LG chairman in the other regions outperforms the whole governors in the SE combined together.

You want good governance for other regions but the SE has the worst leaders.

Ib0 charity u no dey begin for their own house

And we are sure you are very proud of buhari and his "glorious" 8 years..
In fact,buhari bless your generation

Chidera57:
All these news are the reason Nigerians as a whole are afraid of Igbos..

We push the world to our brinks

so you use the world to collapse yourself ?

Chidera57:
All these news are the reason Nigerians as a whole are afraid of Igbos..

We push the world to our brinks

He is Italian then American then Nigeria.

masterfactor:
Dear ATIKU, THIS WILL NOT MAKE THEM VOTE YOU EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE THEIR IN-LAW.

listen to yourself......check the date , it's not 2001

SmartPolician:
Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2024/11/24/atiku-vows-to-support-17-year-old-nigerian-american-ugo-ugochukwu/

Plenty Almajiri dey Kano...he has not supported them with free education...this life

Charity begins at home support the teaming teens in Nigeria, this one doesnt need your charity.

SmartPolician:
Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2024/11/24/atiku-vows-to-support-17-year-old-nigerian-american-ugo-ugochukwu/

He will still not win 2027 and will never be Nigeria president by God's grace

There are millions of kids in Nigeria who needs that support!

Eye service . Am I supposed to appreciate you for using from the money you and OBJ stole while in government? Nonsense!!!