President of the Para-Olympics Committee of Nigeria (PCN), Sunday Odebode, has attributed Nigeria’s outstanding performance at the recent African Para Grand Prix in Tunisia to the strategic and consistent support from the National Sports Commission (NSC).
Speaking after Team Nigeria’s second-place finish out of 42 participating countries, Odebode praised the NSC’s leadership under Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade for their commitment to developing para-sports in the country.
“We’ve never experienced this level of support before. The NSC is not only providing financial backing but also technical assistance that has greatly enhanced our performance both at home and abroad,” he said.
Odebode noted that the results from Tunisia have already secured Nigeria’s qualification for the upcoming World Championship in India, as well as key slots in the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
He also commended the NSC for ensuring seamless funding and logistics for the athletes’ training camps and competitions.
“The recent trials for para-lifters led to the discovery of 10 promising athletes who will now compete in the World Tournament in Santiago, Chile. Camps are also being opened this month for our para-athletes, swimmers, and wheelchair basketball teams in preparation for upcoming global events,” he added.
Team Nigeria ended the Grand Prix with an impressive medal tally of 19 — 10 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze.
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