The Mayor of Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, Mr. Newman Azu, has congratulated Miss Esther Ogechika Nworgu for winning a gold medal at the Paralympics competition at Sharma El Sheikh in Egypt.
Nworgu, who is from Umuaka community in the Ukwa West Local Government Area, had, also in December 2023, won a gold medal during the National Para Games that held at Abuja
In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Ukwa West Mayor, Mr. Ihuoma Martins Dike on Thursday, Azu noted that the achievement was a huge milestone for the people of Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State.
The statement reads in part:
“Indeed, this is a huge milestone for Asa people especially our female children coming from one of our own. You have proven to be a worthy Ambassador of the ASA woman, the Asa dogged and hardworking spirit and we are very proud of what you have achieved.
“I, on behalf of the Government and the good people of Ukwa West LGA say a big Congratulations to you and wish you many more victories in your chosen field and beyond”
The paralympics powerlifting competition which is ongoing is preparatory to a World competition that will hold at Tokyo.
I congratulate you to and may the Almighty God who takes you to this far continue to bless, protect you and favor you in every ramifications.