Nigerians Celebrate Paralympian Esther Ogechi Nworgu for Victory at The Paralympics

 Nigerians have taken to social media to celebrate the achievement of Paralympian Esther Ogechi Nworgu, at the ongoing Paralympics 2024. Esther Ogechi Nworgu, won a silver medal for the women's 41kg para powerlifting and set two Paralympic Records by lifting 112kg and 118kg before she was displaced by China's Cui Zhe. Nigeria’s Sports Minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has described Esther Ogechi's successful outing at the Paralympics with the words "outstanding performance, heartwarming and Inspiring." The Sports Minister also thanked the Paralympian for lifting the Nigerian spirit from the agony of our recent disappointment brought by Nigeria's woeful losses at the recently concluded Olympic Games.

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In the Sports Minister's words: " It is with immense pride that I, on behalf of our dear President, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and sports-loving Nigerians, congratulate Ogechi Nworgu for her silver winning heroics at the Paralympic Games. This well-deserved victory, coming at a time when our country is still reeling under the disappointment of the Olympic Games is not only heartwarming but uplifting. Thank you Ogechi Nworgu for lifting the Nigerian spirit from the agony of our recent disappointment. The nation is grateful to you for your patriotism, hard work and for showcasing the resilient Nigerian spirit. Your outstanding performance and the performance of Mariam Eniola Bolaji, who had earlier clinched our country's first medal and creating history in the process, for herself, our country and the African continent, being the first African player, male or female to win a badminton medal at either the Olympic and Paralympic Games, remain a source of pride and inspiration. My sincere hope is that your performance will inspire our other athletes yet to compete in their various sports to strive for gold and by so doing, secure a prominent place for themselves in the annals of Nigeria's sports immortals. The government and people of Nigeria are solidly behind all of you as you go for Paralympic laurels. Once again, thank you Esther Ogechi Nworgu for making us proud and for lifting the spirit of the nation.”