As the maiden African Paralympics Games draw near, Team Nigeria said preparations are in top gear for the games.

The President of Paralympic Committee Nigeria (PCN),  Sunday Odebode, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, stressing that the athletes had been training for the Games.

He added that they were fully prepared to make the country proud, and would participate in different sporting events in the Paralympics.

“The athletes will participate in wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis and amputee athletics, all in both the male and female category.

“I can state categorically that the team is fully ready and well prepared for the Games.

“Though it is not going to be easy ride but with the level of preparation adequately put in place, our athletes are fully in top gear.

“They are also well equipped and prepared for the games”, he said.

Similarly, the PCN Secretary, Isah Suleiman, also assured that all hands were on deck to ensure a successful outing for the team.

He said that the athletes were  in good frame of mind to make the country proud. 

The games will hold from September 3rd to12th in Accra, Ghana, as the games will prelude the All Africa Games to hold in Ghana in 2024.