President Muhammadu Buhari has warmly congratulated Nigeria’s team for
an outstanding performance at the Paralympic games in Rio, Brazil. Reas
the ppress statement from Garba Shehu below…
President Buhari joins all sports-loving Nigerians in
commending the athletes for doing the country proud by winning 12
medals and setting new records, which made them the top-performing
African team at the 2016 games.
The President extols the resilient spirit of the Nigerian Paralympic
athletes, who were able to excel in the face of adversity. Buhari
applauds the athletes for their tenacity, focus and determination, which
has brought glory to the country.
The President also extends gratitude to all the officials and trainers
of the Paralympic athletes, who made sacrifices and persevered to fly
the country’s colours.