President Tinubu hails Eniola Balaji’s feat as the first Nigerian to win a medal at the 2024 Paralympics
Written by Noble People Crew on 6 September 2024
President Tinubu hails Eniola Balaji’s feat as the first Nigerian to win a medal at the 2024 Paralympics
Mariam won Team Nigeria’s 1st medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in the Para badminton women’s singles SL3 event on Monday morning. She defeated Kozyna Oksana of Ukraine 21-9, 21-9 to win the bronze medal.
The congratulatory message was contained in a statement released by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity on Tuesday.
The statement reads;
“President Bola Tinubu congratulates Ms. Eniola Mariam Bolaji on winning a medal in badminton at the Paris 2024 Paralympics becoming the first African athlete to achieve such a feat in the sport at the Games.
Eighteen-year-old Eniola clinched bronze in the women’s Para-badminton SL3 at the Paris Paralympics on Monday.
President Tinubu commends Ms Bolaji for her courage and resilience, which she demonstrated against all odds to secure Nigeria’s first medal at the Games.
The President thanks the young athlete for making the nation proud and describes her as a fine example of Nigeria’s youths’ resourcefulness, talent, and grit.
President Tinubu enjoins Ms Bolaji not to relent but to keep striving for success”
