Tinubu Salutes Eniola Bolaji On Paralympics Feat

• 18-year-old Bolaji makes history, wins badminton bronze 

President Bola Tinubu has saluted Nigerian para-badminton player, Eniola Bolaji, for her remarkable achievement at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympics in France.

18-year-old Bolaji made history by becoming the first African athlete to secure a medal in badminton at the global Games.

She won a bronze medal for Team Nigeria in the women’s Para-badminton SL3 category in France.

A statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Tuesday quoted the President as describing Eniola as a fine example of the resourcefulness, talent, and grit of Nigeria’s youths.

The statement said; “President Bola Tinubu congratulates Ms Eniola Mariam Bolaji on winning a medal in badminton at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, becoming the first African athlete to achieve such a feat in the sport at the Games”.

President Tinubu also recognised Bolaji’s courage and resilience, which enabled her to secure Nigeria’s first medal at the ongoing Games.

“Eighteen-year-old Eniola clinched bronze in the women’s Para-badminton SL3 at the Paris Paralympics on Monday. President Tinubu commends Ms Bolaji for her courage and resilience, which she demonstrated against all odds to secure Nigeria’s first medal at the Games.

“The President thanks the young athlete for making the nation proud and describes her as a fine example of the resourcefulness, talent, and grit of Nigeria’s youths.

“President Tinubu enjoins Ms. Bolaji not to relent but to keep striving for success”.