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US-based Chierika Ukogu will be making history at the 2016 Olympics Games, being the first rower to represent Nigeria. Born on October 1992, Okogu, who is a graduate of Stanford University, said in a recent interview that the sport had been challenging but she will put in her best, adding that her training with members of the U.S. team at the Vesper Boathouse at Schuylkill, Philadelphia had helped develop her skills.
“It is my ultimate goal to be the 1st Nigerian to row at the Olympic Games. Heading into Rio, it’s a really wonderful opporunity for Nigeria. This is the first time we’ve had an athlete at the Olympics in the sport of Rowing,” said Ukogu
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Source: http://www.timenaija.com/2016/07/27/photos-meet-chierika-okogu-the-first-athlete-to-represent-nigeria-in-rowing-at-the-olympics-games/

SEE MORE PHOTOS OF THE BEAUTIFUL ATHLETE HERE---> http://www.timenaija.com/2016/07/27/photos-meet-chierika-okogu-the-first-athlete-to-represent-nigeria-in-rowing-at-the-olympics-games/

nice one i wish her sucess..

Nice one. Hope to see her best



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mo n wa iyawo ooooooo

What a huMAN.

adewumiopeyemi:
nice one i hope she wont disgrace NIgeria

Disgrace? Even Nigeria is a Disgrace on her own..Her representing the country is a personal achievement and to redeem the country's already battered image through sport Kudos Jare!

I'm sure that tracksuit is Specially Made for Her coz Our Sport minister can't afford Such quality for Our #TeamNigera..

adewumiopeyemi:
nice one i hope she wont disgrace NIgeria

Mister man! Just encourage her!

Love her spirit

That's great. ..i hope she will come back with a gold medal

I would like to ROW her boat
Success to her

Hmm! She looks Jamaican.

Can't Babycherry rep naija as well? ?as a hot patriot

adewumiopeyemi:
nice one i hope she wont disgrace NIgeria

You hope she won't disgrace Nigeria or you should hope Nigeria does not disgrace her and make her regret representing Nigeria?

Carry on dear...

lilmax:
What a huMAN.

your not finer than her....

i doubt females in your linage are either..so kilode?



I dont think sooo

what about the biracial guy from uk/naija who repped the nation?

Name checkers u failed on this one.. Igbos rock

NCAN reporting from onitsha....
the jews verified

adewumiopeyemi:
nice one i hope she wont disgrace NIgeria

Oga, Na Wa o... How many 'rowing athlete' does naija have? Just show small encouragement.. Even if she carry last, she try!!

adewumiopeyemi:
nice one i hope she wont disgrace NIgeria

afonjos don report 4 duty

Nice one.... But her papa get money be that, since now Stanford University she finish from. Anyways,. Nairalanders, top up the morning to Ya'll.

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adewumiopeyemi:
nice one i hope she wont disgrace NIgeria

Guy nothing like disgrace at least this is our first time of rowing.

adewumiopeyemi:
nice one i hope she wont disgrace NIgeria

how many times have you made Nigeria proud.. Easy!