Biography
Started: She began powerlifting in 1999 in Plateau State, Nigeria. (Athlete, 10 Jul 2019)
Reason: "I had a passion for it." (Athlete, 10 Jul 2019)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Making of Champions Facebook page, 05 Aug 2022)
Awards: In 2022 she was inducted into the Nigerian Women Hall of Fame. (nigeriainfo.fm, 16 Sep 2022)
Additional Info: RETIREMENT PLANS
She plans to stay involved in the sport after she retires from competitive powerlifting. "You know, if you have passion for a sport, just like I have for Para powerlifting, even if I want to retire, I have to go for officiating and coaching too. That is the next target now [speaking in 2023]." (punchng.com, 20 Oct 2023)
Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateMarch 11, 1985
OccupationAthlete
EducationComputing
Languages SpokenEnglish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | -86kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 151 |
| 2 | Women's 75kg | 2012 | London, GBR | 146 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | -86kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 148 |
| 1 | -86kg | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 150 |
| 1 | -86kg | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 140.0 |
| 3 | -86kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 152 |
| Commonwealth Games | ||||
| 1 | Women's Bench Press Heavyweight | 2022 | Birmingham, GBR | 123.4 |
