KWARA’S Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday hailed para-badminton talent Eniola Bolaji for winning Africa’s first medal in badminton at the ongoing Paralympic Games in Paris.
AbdulRazaq, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, said Eniola’s success was an “uncommon feat”.
He added that it again underlined the roles of hard work, brilliance, determination, and equitable opportunity in how individuals and societies succeed.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Bolaji on Monday in Paris defeated Ukraine’s Kozyna Oksana 21-9 21-9 in the women’s singles SL3 event bronze medal match.
By this feat, Eniola has not only won Nigeria’s first medal at this global event, her win also meant the first time an African has won a paralympics medal in badminton.
”Eniola is a shining example of how people living with physical disabilities should be upbeat about life to achieve outstanding success through hard work, determination, and not giving up on themselves.
”I commend Eniola for making the people of Africa, Nigeria, and Kwara proud and I urge you and others like you to continue to reach for the stars.
”Be rest assured that the government will always offer its support to every demography of its citizens, including persons living with disabilities,” Gov. AbdulRazaq was quoted as saying.
NAN