Highly accomplished Nigerian female boxer, multi-medal champion and sports advocate, Kehinde Joy Obareh, on Sunday urged the federal, state and local governments to pay special attention to the education of the girl child and the health of women in the country.
‘’The government, especially highly placed women in government and the private sector, can join hands in uplifting the girl child’’.
She also expressed the belief that destiny had linked her with boxing and pledged to contribute to the growth of female boxing in Nigeria and the world as a whole.
The 1st Kehinde Obareh Female Boxing Show is an additional boost to the country’s development in boxing and the hunt for talents among home-based female boxers.
Obareh, who spoke during the 1st Kehinde Obareh Female Boxing Show at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, promised to make the dreams of 24 female boxers a reality.
She advised the young boxers to be focused and resilient in their boxing and educational careers.
Widely recognized as one of Africa’s best in the 60 kg weight division, Obareh was the first Nigerian female boxer to win a Gold medal at the All-African Games, and Gold also at the African Female Boxing Championship in Cameroon. She was ranked 8th in the world at her prime.
She emphasized strength, courage, faith and commitment as qualities that would guarantee success for the next generation of female boxers in Nigeria.
The kickboxer further urged women to use their skills, energy and resources to contribute to the peace and development of Nigeria.
Some of the boxer’s performances gave officials reason to smile.
Gafar Fathia, Adepoju Roqueebat, Adeniji Aliyah, Sodipe Damilola, Ismail Abibat, Sadiku Tomiwa, Obiora Ada, Akanni Anuoluwa, Agboola Oyindamola, Adeyinka Abigail and Kareem Sukura won gold
Lasisi Nurat, Adeshina Aishat, Solanke Ramot, Ejeh Precilia, Kazeem Fathia, Jinadu Hikmot, Oluwafemi Oluwanifemi, Oyeleye Taiwo, Adepoju Taofikat, Adebisi Adenike and Olalekan Opeyemi won silver
Adegboyega Princess and Ibrahim Zainab received exhibition prizes.
