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PICTORIAL: First Lady Tinubu Hosts Paralympic Medalists, Says Victories ‘New Chapter’ For Nigerian Sports

by Jonathan Nda-Isaiah
11 months ago
in News, Sport
First Lady Tinubu Hosts Paralympic Medalists
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The First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has commended Team Nigeria to the just-concluded 2024 Para-Lympics in Paris, France, saying their victories marked the beginning of a new chapter for Nigerian sports.

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She noted that their stellar performance has shown the true meaning of perseverance, dedication and true sportsmanship.

She stated this while receiving the athletes and officials led by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh, in her office at the State House, Abuja, on Saturday.

In a statement by the First Lady’s media aide, Busola Kukoyi, Mrs Remi Tinubu specially acknowledged the gold medalists, including Folashade Oluwafemiayo and Onyinyechi Mark for also breaking world records.

“Today, we celebrate not just the medals, but the spirit of resilience that defines our athletes and your names will be written in the annals of history as champions.

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“I want to especially acknowledge Folashade Oluwafemiayo and Onyinyechi Mark—who both won gold in Para-powerlifting. Folashade’s incredible lift of 167kg not only broke her own world record but also established her as a two-time Paralympic champion.

“You have raised the bar for para-athletes worldwide, and your victory stands as a beacon of hope for millions of Nigerians,” she stated.

Senator Tinubu, who is also the Grand Patron of Para-Sports in Africa, pointed out that the atheletes have not only made the country proud but will also have their names written in the annals of history as champions.

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“The Paris 2024 Paralympics marks the beginning of a new chapter for Nigerian sports. This success is a call to action for all of us to continue to support and invest in our athletes.

“We must ensure that the structures, resources, and opportunities necessary for their continuous growth are not just available but enhanced.

“Our Para-athletes deserve the very best, and we must strive to provide the much needed incentives to celebrate them”.

“I congratulate each one of you for making Nigeria proud. Your success has united us all in celebration, and I am confident that this is just the beginning of more historic accomplishments to come.

“We look forward to the future with renewed hope, knowing that with champions like you, Nigeria’s place on the global stage is assured,” the First Lady added.

In his remarks, the Minister of Sports Development thanked the First Lady for her continuous support of the Para Sports.

He noted that since inception of the Paralympics Games in 1960, Nigeria has won about 100 medals at the games.

“Victory belongs to the tenacious. This team was tenacious and dedicated,” he stated.

The medalists, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, Onyinyechi Mark (Gold), Ester Nworgu, Flora Ugwunwa, Omolayo Bose (Silver) , Ogunkunle Isa and Eniola Mariam (Bronze), presented their medals to the First Lady while she in turn presented them with flowers and gifts.

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