President of the African Paralympic Committee (AfPC), Mr. Samson Deen, on Friday, May 2, 2025, paid a courtesy call on the Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Ifedayo Adeoye, at the Nigerian High Commission in Accra.
The visit focused on fostering collaboration towards the development and promotion of para sports in Africa. Discussions centered on key AfPC initiatives, including the upcoming 1st West African Para Games in Nigeria, the AfPC General Assembly, and the Open Championship scheduled for November 2025 in Accra.
Mr. Deen also used the opportunity to request the High Commissioner’s assistance in arranging a second meeting between the AfPC and Her Excellency the First Lady of Nigeria, Distinguished Senator Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu. The goal of the proposed meeting would be to brief the First Lady on ongoing AfPC programs and seek her continued support.
Mrs. Tinubu was named Grand Patron of the African Paralympic Games and Para Sports in 2023, a role that includes rallying support from First Ladies across the continent to champion disability sports and inclusion in their respective countries.
Welcoming the delegation, H.E. Ifedayo Adeoye praised the AfPC President’s commitment to inclusivity and affirmed his support for the committee’s initiatives. He noted that the First Lady’s core mission aligns with the goals of the AfPC, particularly in empowering women and the underprivileged, and expressed confidence that she would be willing to meet with the African delegation.
The AfPC delegation also included Ignatius Elletey, Foster Kwarteng, and Michael Obeng.
