Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has extended her congratulations to Onyinyechi Mark, the country’s powerlifter, for securing Nigeria’s first gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in France.
Onyinyechi achieved this remarkable feat in the 61kg category, lifting 150kg to clinch the gold medal while setting a new world record.
In her congratulatory message, the First Lady expressed the pride and joy felt by Nigerian women in Onyinyechi’s success.
“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Onyinyechi Mark on winning the first gold medal at the Paralympics and setting multiple world records!
“Your incredible achievement is an inspiration that shows what can be accomplished with dedication, commitment, resilience and perseverance.
“You have not only made history but also paved the way for others to dream big and aim high. Nigeria is proud of you, we the womenfolk are more proud and I pray that you witness continued success and many more victories,” she said.
So far, Nigeria has won gold, silver, and bronze at the ongoing Summer Paralympics. The Nigerian contingent is expected to secure more medals before the competition concludes today, Sunday, 8th September.