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THE AFRICAN Para Games and Para Sports in Africa received a boost when the African Paralympic Committee President, Samson Deen, paid a courtesy call on Nigeria\u2019s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.<\/p>\n
The First Lady hosted the delegation in the conference room of her office with top officers of the government, including the wives of the Vice President (Second Lady), the Senate president, Speaker of the National Assembly, the Chief of Defense Staff, the Inspector General of Police, the chairman of the ruling APC party and the Minister of Sports and Development, among others.<\/p>\n
The visit was strategic as Senator Oluremi Tinubu has made outstanding contributions to sports development in Africa\u2019s populous nation, according to Senator John Owan Enoh, Nigeria\u2019s Minister of Sports Development.<\/p>\n
According to him, the First Lady had demonstrated an incredible dedication to the cause of youth and women, not to mention men. As the Grand Patron of the African Para Games and Para Sports in Africa, Senator Enoh said he expected the First Lady to revitalise the industry with her charisma.<\/p>\n
Before decorating the First Lady, Mr. Deen presented Senator Oluremi Tinubu with a brief history of para-sports in the region and explained why the First Lady was the right person for the office of Grand Patron.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour Excellency, some 36 years ago, precisely in 1987 in Algeria, a Regional Organisation first formed the African Sports Confederation of the Disabilities (ASCOD) and later, in 2001, renamed the African Paralympic Committee.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe AfPC is responsible for sports for persons with disabilities\/para sports in Africa, the governing body of the Paralympic Movement in Africa with 48 full members. These members are responsible for developing and promoting para-sports in their respective countries and representing their countries in the IPC and the Paralympic programmes\/Games,\u201d Mr. disclosed.<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cYour Excellency, in the 36 years of existence of our organisation, three individuals have led the AfPC at different periods namely Dr. Nabil Salem of Egypt from 1987 to 2010; Leonel da Rocha Pinto of Angola between 2010 and 2021; and I am proud to be the third leader of our organisation, elected two years ago, 2021 in Morocco.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have made some significant gains since 1987. Africa\u2019s presence in the Paralympic Games has increased with Nigeria, Morocco, South Africa, Egypt, Tunisia etc., represented on the medal table at the summit. This notwithstanding, the sports and its athletes need more attention on the continent of Africa regarding finances, equipment, facilities, coaching, classification, and participation at all levels, among other issues.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn Africa, it is believed that between 10% and 20% of the 1.4 billion population in Africa are physically challenged, with many societal challenges, including unfair social and economic conditions such as stigmatisation, discrimination, poverty, exclusion from education, business, employment, inequality in the healthcare system, and inaccessible and unaffordable transportation and housing, among others,\u201d he pointed out.<\/p>\n
He added that sports was a potent tool and arguably the only source of hope and driver for inclusion.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour Excellency, with much commitment, dedication and great efforts, on the 3rd of September 2023, in Accra, Ghana, the African Para Games was commissioned with 18 African countries present, including Nigeria, featuring three sporting disciplines, notably Amputee Football, Wheelchair Basketball, and Wheelchair Tennis,\u201d said the African Paralympic boss.<\/p>\n
\u201cSignificantly, the African Para Games is aimed at providing the athletes and officials with the opportunity to experience a multi-para sporting event on the African continent, which their \u201cabled\u201d counterparts have enjoined since 1965 through the All African Games; enhance the promotion of para-sports on the continent as well as showcase the abilities of the athletes. Create further awareness for the sports, the athletes and the Regional Organisation.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour Excellency, at long last, the African Para Games has been established, and Africa now has to leverage; however, we need a strong personality, role model and patron to interface between our organisation and governments across Africa and the global business industries,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n
Reacting to the honour, Senator Oluremi Tinubu stated that the African Para Games and Para Sports represented the inclusive spirit and acknowledged that sports, in all their forms, had the unique power to promote harmony and understanding among people from different backgrounds.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are reminded of the fantastic ability of sports to inspire, bring people together, and change lives by the presence of these committed officials today. \u00a0African Para Games and Para Sports have played a pivotal role in giving athletes with disabilities a stage to exhibit their remarkable abilities, tenacity, and grit. I think it is our collective duty to make sure that every person, no matter how gifted, has the chance to shine and be acknowledged for their qualities and accomplishments,\u201d Senator Tinubu stated.<\/p>\n
She added, \u201cIn my modest capacity as Grand Patron, I will assist these committed people and groups associated with the African Para Games and Para Sports in advancing their goals in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
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