‎… assures Cyclist Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke of support
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‎The Executive Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele has said that sports, besides
‎competition, provide opportunities and platforms for advocacy, unity and social change.
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‎The Edo State Sports Commission boss made the assertion at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City Edo State in his welcome address when he received the cycling team of autistic artist, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke which made a stopover visit on their historic 100-Mile cycling ride by Kanye Tagbo-Okeke.
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‎Hon Enabulele noted that Kanyeyachukwu’s journey is a reminder that sports go beyond competition but a platform for advocacy, unity and social change, adding that through the initiative, the autistic artist is helping to break barriers, challenges, misconception and also helping to amplify the voices of persons with disabilities.
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‎The Edo Sports Commission boss commended the Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke and his parents for their courage to embark on a truly inspiring journey of the historic 100-mile endurance cycling ride from Enugu to Lagos State in commemoration of World Autism Awareness Day celebrated annually on April 2nd.
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‎”We are not just witnessing a sporting activity; we are now a part of a movement that speaks to courage, resilience, inclusion and the limitless potential of the human spirit. We are happy to be a part of your historical journey to making successful global recognition in sports achievement.
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‎”As you endure this particular rigorous journey from Enugu to Lagos, passing through Edo State, we are proud to be part of this historic moment. This visit is particularly significant to us because of your personal connection to Edo State through maternal roots and your commitment in the pursuit of excellence”.
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‎Hon. Enabulele proudly stated that Edo State is known for excellence in sports, youths and human capacity development, maintaining that the State remains committed to promoting and encouraging growth regardless of age and gender.
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‎He noted that the State strongly believed that there is ability in disability if given the opportunity to thrive, commending Kanyeyachukwu’s courage and determination to pursue global recognition and accomplishments as an autistic artist.
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‎”Your journey, young champion is a beacon of hope as it tells every young Nigerian that no dream is too big and no challenge is insurmountable. We celebrate your courage; we embrace your message and stand with you in promoting a more inclusive and compassionate society”.
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‎In his goodwill message, the Honourable Commissioner for health Cyril Oshomohole commended Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke for his courage, resilience and the power of the human spirit.
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‎He noted that at 16 years of age Kanyeyachukwu has decided to challenge the limit, defile impossibility, as he embarked on 100 miles cycling from Enugu to Lagos which is a great feat to achieved.
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‎”Every great journey is made possible through determination, purpose and belief as your story sends a powerful message to not only young people but all of us that impossibility is truly a myth. We celebrate you and assure you that we are with you all the way”. Oshiomhole assured.
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‎The father of the autistic artist and rider
‎Mr. Togbo Okeke who is also riding with his son said they have been riding from Enugu to Okah, Asaba and now a stop over in Benin, adding that they are riding to Lagos and that they are doing it for autism.
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‎He noted that his son Kanyeyachukwu is living with autism and was diagnosed at age four and has made the Guinness World Records for the largest painting on canvas last year.
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‎Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke is a 16 year old autistic artist who defiled all odds to embark on this 100-mile endurance cycling ride from Enugu to Lagos in commemoration of World Autism Day on April 2nd. #