The First Lady , Senator Oluremi Tinubu has commended Team Nigeria at the just concluded 2024 Paralympics in Paris for their stellar performance which have shown the true meaning of perseverance, dedication and true sportsmanship.
She said 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.
She specially acknowledged the gold medalists – Folashade Oluwafemilayo and Onyinyechi Mark for also breaking world records.
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The first lady, who also serves as Africa’s Grand Patron of Para-Sports, stated that the athletes had not only made the country proud, but will also be remembered as champions in Nigerian history.
In his remarks, the Minister of Sports Development thanked the First Lady for her continuous support of the Para Sports.
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He noted that since Nigeria joined the Paralympics Games in 1988, the country’s contingents have won about 100…