President Bola Tinubu has congratulated 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.
A statement issued on Tuesday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) observed that 18-year-old Eniola clinched bronze in the women’s Para-badminton SL3 at the Paris Paralympics on Monday.
President Tinubu commended Bolaji for her courage and resilience, which she demonstrated against all odds to secure Nigeria’s first medal at the Games.
The President thanked the young athlete for making the nation proud and describes her as a fine example of the resourcefulness, talent, and grit of Nigeria’s youths.
Tinubu enjoined Bolaji not to relent but to keep striving for success.
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