Sanwo-Olu Presents House Gift To Chioma Ajunwa After 25 Years Wait

Ugo Chinedu

3 years ago

On Thursday, June 24th, 2021, Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, fulfilled the 25-year-old promise of the state government by handing the keys of a 3-bedroom flat to Nigerian Olympic medalist, Chioma Ajunwa.

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Ajunwa at the Atlanta 1996 won a gold medal in the long jump event, making her the first Nigerian woman and first black African woman to win a gold medal in the history of the Olympic Games.

However, Ajunwa who is now an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) did not receive the house gift promised her by the government 25 years ago until Thursday, when Sanwo-Olu intervened to the joy of the legendary athlete.

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‘Today, our administration fulfilled a 25-year-old promise to Chioma Ajunwa, Nigerian Gold Medalist at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. I presented her the documents to a 3-bedroom flat at the Babatunde Raji Fashola Housing Estate in Iponri. Chioma Ajunwa-Oparah (MON) set a record as the first Nigerian and Black African woman to win a gold medal at the world’s biggest sporting event and brought honour and glory to our country. She is currently an Assistant Commissioner of Police and she continues to serve the country with diligence and patriotism.’ Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu’s gesture is timely as it will serve as motivation for athletes preparing for this summer’s Olympics in Tokyo. The thought that they would be rewarded handsomely would play a huge role in pushing them to give 100%. Sources: Vanguard NGR Facebook @jidesanwoolu Featured Image Source: Babajide Sanwo-Olu – Facebook

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