His Excellency Ifedayo Adeoye (L) and Samson Deen (R)
The President of the African Paralympic Committee, Mr. Samson Deen paid a courtesy call on the Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Ifedayo Adeoye on Friday 2nd May 2025 at the Nigerian Commission in Accra.
The visit afforded the two leaders’ opportunity to discuss the development and promotion of para sports in Africa and programs of the AfPC including the 1st West African Para Games in Nigeria, the African Paralympic Committee General Assembly and the Open Championship in November 2025 in Accra.
The President of the Regional organization also seized the opportunity to request the Nigerian High Commissioner to use his esteemed office to facilitate a second meeting between the AfPC and Her Excellency the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Distinguished Senator Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu to brief Her on pending programs of the AfPC and to request for Her support.
Her Excellency Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu was conferred the tittle of the Grand Patron of the African Paralympic Games and Para Sports in 2023 with the mandate of using Her esteemed office to bring on board the 1st ladies of the other African nations to support the promotion of disability sports and inclusion in their respective countries.
His Excellency Ifedayo Adeoye the High Commissioner of Nigeria to Ghana in welcoming the AfPC delegation indicated he shared the philosophy of the Paralympic Movement and commended the AfPC President for his vision in promoting inclusivity on the African continent.
The High Commissioner also assured the AfPC President of his support and commitment to the AfPC programs, he indicated that the 1st Lady’s primary concern is helping women and the less privileged in society and will be more than ready to receive the African delegation.
The AfPC delegation included Ignatius Elletey, Foster Kwarteng and Michael Obeng.
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