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Mrs. Buhari donates wheel chair accessible bus to Para Sports athletes

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In a bid to encourage athletes living with disabilities to develop themselves through the game of sports the First lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mrs Aisha Buhari has donated a Wheel Chair accessible Bus to Para Sports athletes in the country.

While presenting the bus to the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development on Saturday at the VIP Lounge of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Her Excellency, Mrs. Buhari indicated that the move is to also create opportunity for them contribute to the socio-economic development of the nation.

Represented by the Special Adviser on Health and Non Governmental Organisations, Office of the First Lady, Dr Victoria Ogala, she applauded the Para-Sports athletes for flying the country’s flag high during international competitions
Director of Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga quoted Mrs Buhari to have stated,
“Nigeria’s Para Athletes have proven to the world that there is ability in disability by winning several laurels for the country in many international competitions. The enviable performances of our athletes in these competitions are testament that our Para Athletes deserve our attention, she said

She commended the Honourable Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mr. Sunday Dare and the Top Management Staff of the Ministry for putting in place policies that have mainstreamed Para Sports into its mandate as well as for the establishment of a Department to cater for parasports activities in Nigeria, noting that it has further confirmed the inclusivity agenda of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Administration.

“It is noteworthy that one of the Agencies of the Federal Government that has assisted in driving the agenda of wealth creation for the youth, especially people living with disabilities in this Administration is the Ministry of Sports.
“I am proud to be identified with the Ministry of Sports for its laudable achievements and its contributions to many successes of the President Muhammadu Administration”, she said

The First Lady therefore called on philanthropists and well meaning Nigerians to join hands with the Federal Government by investing into Para sports with a view to encouraging the para athletes and those living with disabilities to win more laurels for the country.

While receiving the Bus on behalf of the athletes, the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mr Sunday Dare commended the First Lady for her magnanimity and relentless support to Sports Development, especially para sports.

“It gives me great pleasure on behalf of the Management and Staff of the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development to express our sincere gratitude to Her Excellency for the unflinching support you have been giving to Parasports in Nigeria.

“It is important to know that this gesture from the mother of the Nation, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, in her magnanimity, to donate a bus to Nigerian parasports is a watershed moment that has further confirmed the commitment to the progressive spirit of living no one behind of the present Administration”

The donation, he said, will no doubt go a long way in boosting the morale of the athletes as well as motivate them to achieve more podium successes.

“I wish to assure you all that Para Sports occupies a pride of place in the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and the incoming Administration will continue to promote this policy of inclusivity to all Nigerians”.

Responding on behalf of the Para Athletes, Ezekiel Elisha expresed appreciation to the First Lady for the gesture in donating the Bus to them.

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Governor Ododo applauds Nigeria’s’ Win Over South Africa

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***Urges Super Eagles To Go For Gold

By Friday Idachaba Lokoja

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has applauded the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their Wednesday night triumph over Bafana Bafana of South Africa and qualification for the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Ododo who gave the applaud in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah on Thursday in Lokoja commended the Super Eagles for their display of resilience and the “Can-do Spirit” of Nigerians.

He said that the Eagles in the thrilling semi final encounter held their nerves throughout the game and the emotionally charged penalty shootout won by the Super Eagles 4:2.

The Governor noted that the build up to the game demonstrated the undiluted passion by which Nigerians are known to rally in defence of their country in difficult times.

Ododo equally urged all Nigerians to continue to support the Super Eagles to soar in their quest to bring home the coveted continental trophy.

“This win by the Super Eagles proves that Nigeria has what it takes to bounce back from its temporary setbacks as a nation.

“We are inspired as a country and we must all support the Super Eagles to bring home the trophy as they go against the Ivory Coast in the Final this weekend”, Governor Ododo said.

The Governor also urged all Nigerians to pray fervently for the Super Eagles to clinch the Nations Cup adding that the team needed the support of all Nigerians to bring home the trophy. (Ends)

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Nigeria trashes South Africa to advance to final

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The Nigerian National Team, Super Eagles has defeated South African Bafana Bafana on penalties at the Stade de la Paix (Stadium of Peace) in Bouake, Ivory Coast to advanced to the final of the African Cup of Nations

Kelechi Ihenacho scored the winning penalty for Super Eagles as Nigeria displaced the South African team from the final of Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria opened the scoring in the 67th minute through a penalty after Osimhen made his mark.
South Africa star player Mokoena equalised in the 90th minute sending the game to extra time, the extra time ended in a stalemate, and the game advanced to penalties.

Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, saved two penalties, while Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning penalty to send the Eagles to the final

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Nigeria beats Angola 1-0 to qualify for Semi-Final

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria has defeated Angola in the quart final duel with Angola to advance to semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after Lookman’s first half goal
Moses Simon’s perceptive pass gave Lookman the rear chance to score his third goal of the knockout stage
With the victory over Angola the Super Eagles have been tipped to be the new tournament favourites however their opponents with confident had created occasional scare.

This is the first time Nigeria have won four consecutive matches at a single Afcon edition without conceding a goal.
Having scored two goals against Cameroon in the last 16 as his first ever Afcon goals, Lookman has become the fourth Nigerian to score at least three goals in the knockout rounds of a single Afcon tournament, after Odion Ighalo in 2019 (4), Jay-Jay Okocha in 2004 (3) and Rashidi Yekini in 1994 (3).

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