Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commended Mariam Bolaji after she won Africa’s first medal in para-badminton in the history of the Paralympic Games.
This was contained in a statement released by Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Monday.
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Bolaji, who recently dedicated her rise to number 2 position to the Governor, defeated Ukraine’s Kozyna Oksana 21-9, 21-9 in the Women’s Singles SL3 event bronze medal match in Paris today (Monday).
By this feat, Bolaji has not only won Nigeria’s first medal at this global event, her win also meant the first time an African has won a Paralympic medal in badminton (at that level), according to the Governor.
He says Eniola’s uncommon feat again underlines the roles of hard work, brilliance, determination, and equitable opportunity in how individuals and societies succeed.
The Governor says Eniola is a shining example of how people living with physical disabilities should be upbeat about life as they can achieve outstanding success through hard work, determination, and not giving up on themselves.
Governor Abdulrazaq urged her and others continue to reach for the stars, assuring that the government will always offer its support to every demography of its citizens, including persons living with disabilities.
Similarly, Bolaji was congratulated by the Nigeria’s Sports Minister, Senator John Enoh for her wonderful feat at the Paralympics.
