President Muhammadu Buhari has warmly congratulated Nigeria’s team for an outstanding performance at the Paralympic Games in Rio, Brazil.
In a statement by Garba Shehu, his SSAP (Media and Publicity), President Buhari joined 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 extolled the resilient spirit of the Nigerian Paralympic athletes, who were able to excel in the face of adversity.
President Buhari applauded the athletes for their tenacity, focus and determination, which has brought glory to the country.
He also extended his gratitude to all the officials and trainers of the Paralympic athletes, who made sacrifices and persevered to fly the country’s colours.
