The third edition of the National Para Games concluded on Friday at the velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium with Enugu state emerging as overall champions.
Enugu State returned to the Coal City as overall champions, amassing 40 gold, 8 silver, and 7 bronze medals.
Bayelsa finished as runners-up with 25 gold, 30 silver, and 34 bronze, while Edo State claimed third place with 25 gold, 14 silver, and 12 bronze medals.
Rivers and Lagos states completed the top five, securing fourth and fifth positions respectively.
Rivers won 21 gold, 21 silver, and 17 bronze medals, while Lagos earned 20 gold, 23 silver, and 20 bronze medals.
The closing ceremony of the 2026 edition was marked by a display of pageantry and sportsmanship, attended by top government officials including the Wife of the Vice President, Nana Kashim-Shetima, representing the First Lady Oluremi Tinubu.
Other dignitaries present included the Minister of State for Education Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Aliyu Abdullahi, and the Wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Fatima Abbas.
In her address, the First Lady lauded the athletes for their discipline, focus, and resilience, emphasising the administration’s commitment to supporting Para athletes.
‘I celebrate and commend the athletes for their participation at this competition. For those who have won medals and those who did not, you all are worthy winners and champions’, she said.
She further reassured the athletes that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration will continue to create opportunities for them to excel across all sectors, including sports.
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, also pledged continued support for Para athletes, highlighting the Commission’s commitment to prioritising their development and thanking the President for placing sports at the centre of the Federal Government’s agenda.
