By Daily Sports on October 19, 2019

The Nigeria’s First Lady also unveiled the mascot and logo of the competition, at an event which held at the State House on Wednesday, 17 October, 2019.

In a statement by the Director, Information, Office of the First Lady, State House Abuja, Suleiman Haruna noted that hosting the 2020 championship will be an enormous task, with para-lifters coming from Europe, the Americas and Africa to converge in Abuja.

Mrs. Buhari who was represented at the event by wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, charged the organisers to put all hands on deck for the ultimate success of the event.

The First Lady said unveiling the clothing line is a way to source revenue for retired athletes and called for patronage “so that they will not retire into poverty.

“As an advocate for women, children and vulnerable groups, I will continue to champion their cause with all my strength.

“Every cloud has a silver lining, which means every challenge can be turned into a blessing, she said, provided there is will to push for that positive change.”

She said that the outing of the team over the last five years has brought glory to the nation and expressed gratitude to the Federation for naming the event after her and giving her the privilege of being host to the championships.

Mrs. Queen Uboh. President of the Nigeria Para Power Lifting Federation, in her address said the choice of the First Lady to host the event is deliberate, knowing her commitment to the cause of the vulnerable Nigerians. She said most of the team members are also female and will get inspired by her involvement.

She said as a result of the respect which Nigeria has in the world of para-lifting, Nigeria has secured approval to host the global event for the next three years, saying Nigeria will be in the eye of the world and will benefit as a result.

She called on Nigerians to support the clothing line initiative which will usher in a new phase of life for retired athletes. (Vanguard)

•PHOTO: Aisha Buhari 

Source Daily Sports

Posted October 19, 2019

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