[...] It also challenges African leaders to assist people with disability because they can equally bring pride to their countries.

As such, there is often tremendous cultural pressure for people with physical disabilities to remain hidden and out of the public eye.

[4] Following the success of the Nigerian team at the Paralympics in recent cycles, there were some changes in attitudes towards people with disabilities in the country.

[5] Nigeria was also a beneficiary of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG)'s International Inspiration project as part of the LOCOG's efforts to leave a lasting impact as a result of the city hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

[8] Eucharia Djelal won a bronze medal for Nigeria in the Women's Shot Put F57/58 event on September 6.