2022 Commonwealth Games: Oyo Government Congratulates Weightlifters

The Oyo State Government has congratulated the trio of Rofiat Afolashade Lawal, Taiwo Liadi, and Mary Osijo for the feats they achieved at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in the United Kingdom.

Seun Fakorede, the Oyo State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, while congratulating the trio on Wednesday described their win as a motivation to the entire youths in the state.

The three weightlifters from Oyo had won medals at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Rofiat Lawal won gold, Taiwo Liadi won silver, while Mary Osijo won bronze.

Fakorede who affirmed that their wins will spur other aspiring youths to excel in sports added that they have become models worth emulating. 

"Your victory has not just put Nigeria on the global map in the world of sports but Oyo State also," he said.

He added that the present administration led by Governor Seyi Makinde, will not stop investing in youth and sports development in order to encourage them to do more.