The 35-member contingent move from Abuja on September 1. One statement wey the Special Assistant,
Media, to Solomon Dalung, Minister of Youth and
Sports, Nneka Anibeze, say the team promise to win medals for the country. 23 athletes go represent Nigeria for the games. Six of the athletes go feature inside Para- Athletes,
14 for Para-Powerlifiting, while three go take part inside Para-Table tennis. NAN sef report say 12 officials, including coaches, medical personnel, helpers, loaders and team administrators, escort the team.
Anibeze say the minister don urge the team before dem depart, to compete fairly and be of good behaviour for the games. “I bring you warm greetings from the father of the nation, President Muhammadu Buhari. “Mr President send him goodwill and encouragement. “Go and make Nigeria proud.’’ “I congratulate una for qualifying for the games dis time wey the country dey undergo trials. “One wey dey amaze me about una, na una determination, commitment and patriotism. “As you go for the games, compete fairly, honestly and give am your best,” Dalung yarn dis yearnings during the departure ceremony.
Go for GOLD. I believe dis Paralymic. Dem win medal for the last Olympics for Nigeria.
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