The Oyo State government has congratulated Rofiat Afolashade Lawal for the feat she achieved at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in the United Kingdom.
The state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde gave the congratulatory message while receiving Rofiat in the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan.
Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Seun Fakorede, who described Rofiat achievement as a motivation to the entire Oyo State youths who also want to excel in sports. She added the athlete has become a model for others to emulate.
Rofiat Afolashade Lawal who won a gold medal for Nigeria in the 59kg women category after lifting 206kg, comprising 116kg clean and jerk and 90k snatch has not just put Nigeria on the global map of the world of sports but Oyo State also.
The Commissioner said that the present administration will not cease from investing in youth and sports development in order to encourage them to do more.
