President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigeria’s team for an outstanding performance at the just concluded Paralympic games in Rio, Brazil
In a statement by his senior special assistant on media and publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, the President extolled the resilient spirit of the Paralympic athletes, who he said were able to excel in the face of adversity.
He commended 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.
President Buhari applauded the athletes for their tenacity, focus and determination, which has brought glory to the country.
The President also extended gratitude to all the officials and trainers of the Paralympic athletes, who made sacrifices and persevered to fly the country’s colours. [myad]