A 16-year-old autistic cyclist, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, has completed a historic endurance ride from Enugu to Lagos, arriving to a rousing reception from the Lagos State government and hundreds of supporters ahead of World Autism Day.
Kanyeyachukwu was warmly received by advocates of
the campaign and the Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development,
Mobolaji Ogunlende, who represented the Governor at the event.
The campaign, themed “Impossibility is a Myth,”
seeks to challenge misconceptions about autism and demonstrate that children
living with the condition are capable of achieving great things when given the
right support and opportunities.
The youngster embarked on the journey on March 17,
travelling across several states before concluding the campaign on April 2, in
commemoration of World Autism Awareness Day.
The ride was aimed at promoting inclusion and
highlighting the urgent need for stronger support systems for children with
autism across Nigeria.
Ogunlende described the visit as “both inspiring
and symbolic,” praising Kanyeyachukwu’s courage and determination.
The commissioner commended his parents for their
dedication and belief in Kanyeyachukwu’s abilities, expressing optimism about
future milestones, including a possible return to the Guinness World Records.
His father Tagbo Okeke expressed gratitude to the
Lagos state government for the warm reception, describing it as compassionate
and committed to vulnerable groups.
The team will be formerly received by the Lagos
State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the state House today.
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