FCT Minister Pledges on Para-Power Lifting World Cup Hosting

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has pledged that the FCT Administration is committed towards the successful hosting of the Para Powerlifting World Cup billed to hold in Abuja in 2020. The Minister made the pledge when members of the Main Organising Committee (MOC) for the World Cup, led by its Chairman Dr Mahmood Halilu Ahmed, paid a courtesy visit to the FCTA.

Over 1,000 physically challenged athletes from over 70 countries are expected to participate in the championship, which will also serve as the qualifiers for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

He expressed delight that Nigeria secured hosting rights to the event based on her track record in the hosting of previous competitions and was excited that the FCT was chosen to host the 2020 para-powerliftig Games.

Bello said the FCTA will assist in the provision of logistics such as the transportation of athletes around the city among others.

He also asked the MOC to work closely with the Department of Out-door Advertising and Signage (DOAS) of the FCTA the purposes of providing access and content for outdoor advertising. Bello assured that other relevant Secretariats, Departments and Agencies of the FCTA, wiil partner the committee to ensure a memorable and hitch-free event.

The Minister said that Abuja is fast becoming the sports capital of Nigeria and indeed Africa, adding that the hosting of the competition fits right into this growing profile.