Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, Rep. Sam Onuigbo has congratulated his constituent, Chioma Onyekwere for being the first Nigerian to secure a Gold medal in the Commonwealth Games Women’s Discus event.
The lawmaker in a congratulatory message on Wednesday described the feat as remarkable. She grabbed the gold medal at the women’s discus.
He noted that if given the opportunity, many young Nigerians will excel and break boundaries in their various endeavours.
The congratulatory message reads in part, “When she hurled that discus the incredible length of 61.70m at the Alexandra Stadium in Birmingham, Chioma had behind her the supportive aspirations, strength, and perseverance of women from Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency, Abia State, and Nigeria.
“I am indeed proud of this achievement which has further underscored that given the opportunity and necessary support, our young ones will break boundaries and excel globally.
“On behalf of the good people of great Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, I congratulate Chioma and wish her all the best in her future endeavours.”
