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Speaker, Lagos House of Assembly Donates N10m To Olympians

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1 year ago

August 29, 2024

Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Mudashiru Obasa along with the President World Olympian Association, Joel Bouzou, OLY, decorated three Nigerian Olympians in Paris.

Obasa, who has been serving as Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly since 2015 also promised to donate Ten million naira (N10M) to the three Lagos olympians. They were decorated at the OLY House, Paris.

The Speaker extended the kind gesture as a reward for their outstanding performance during their time as athletes when they represented Nigeria in various sports at the Olympics. He added that the gesture was as a result of the Olympians’ ability to uplift and showcase the good image of Lagos and Nigeria to the world.

Collectively, the athletes who benefitted from the largesse appreciated the speaker. They expressed their gratitude for the gesture and promised to continue to encourage young athletes to represent Nigeria with pride and determination in future competitions. They thanked the Speaker and the Lagos State House of Assembly for their support and encouragement, and promised to continue to make the country proud in their respective sports.

The Speaker commended the athletes for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence, which led to their success at the Olympics during their days. He stated that the cash reward was a token of appreciation for their efforts and a way to show support for their future endeavors in sports.

Overall, this gesture from the Speaker is a welcomed show of support for Nigerian athletes and a recognition of their hard work and achievements.

Also present at the OLY House are: CEO, World Olympian Association, Mike Miller, Senegalese 1988 Olympic silver medalist, Amadou Dia Ba and first Olympics medalist for Burundi, Venuste Niyongabo.

In attendance with the speaker are Lagos State Chairman House Committee on Sports, Hon. Abiodun Orekoya, SSA on Sports to Lagos State Governor, Orimoloye Damilare.

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FAME Foundation to the World: Para Athletes Need Empowerment, Not Sympathy

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17 mins ago

October 8, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
The founder of FAME Foundation (Female Advocacy, Mentoring, and Empowerment), Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, has called on the global community to support, not pity, para athletes.

Speaking at the recently concluded Play the Game 2025 Conference held in Tampere, Finland, Atoyebi emphasized that athletes with physical challenges require empowerment, policy support, and inclusion not sympathy.

Aderonke, a fearless journalist and lifelong advocate for women and girls in sports, has consistently championed the rights of marginalized groups through her foundation.

Known for her bold and passionate advocacy, she reiterated that para athletes deserve the same opportunities and resources as their able-bodied counterparts.

The international conference, held from October 5th to 8th, brought together journalists, policymakers, and global stakeholders to discuss pressing issues under the theme: “Breaking Barriers in Sports: Integration of Marginalized Groups and Persons with Disabilities.”

Delivering a powerful and interactive lecture, Atoyebi stated: “I want to conclude by saying that para athletes around the globe need our support, policy reviews, and implementation—not our pity. They don’t need sympathy; what they truly need is empowerment.”

Her impactful contribution at the event further amplified Africa’s voice in the global call for inclusion, equality, and policy-driven change in the world of sports.

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