In an interview with some news men.
How did you know
about the mountain-climbing competition?
I heard on radio
that there would be mountain climbing
competition as part of the Jos carnival. On the day for the competition, we
were screened and kits were given to participants.
What inspired you
to participate in the competition?
I remember some
years back, I watched a film involving a scene on mountain-climbing. I saw
women participated and won. Therefore, when I heard about the competition, the
memory of that film struck me. That inspired me to participate in the
competition. What also motivated me was the prize they said they would give us.
I thought when I get something reasonable, I would start trading.
Did you practice
mountain-climbing before you participated?
I have never
climbed a mountain in my life, because I hail from Tilden Fulani in Bauchi
State and there are no hills there.
What was the
feeling after you came down?
Honestly, it was
difficult to climb the mountain and more difficult coming down, because you
have to use your hands, buttocks and anything that would support you to come
down, so after the competition I had body pains and my legs were swollen for
hours. It was the dust we inhaled during the climbing that brought catarrh for
me.
Before
participating did you expect to win?
Not at all. I just
wanted to try my luck. I am someone who likes doing anything well. I believe
that anything that is worth doing is worth doing well. I was jittery at first
and the medical team, after checking me, said I had blood pressure. It was
after a second test that I was certified fit. They told me I was nervous
initially.
How many of people
participated?
We were 30 out of
which 12 were women. While climbing many participants collapsed, some fell and
sustained injuries. It was a bitter experience that brought joy at the end,
because a lot of people congratulated me and I felt honoured.
Would you want to
participate in such competition again?
Yes, I will
participate. Infact, if I will get
support from government, company or individuals, my dream now is to be number
one in the world in mountain-climbing.
Now that you have
won, will that be a motivation to continue?
Yes, I will be
doing that. It would be part of my
exercise now and it is good for health.
I wouldn’t relent in my hope now that one day, I will still get the
opportunity to participate in another mountain climbing competition.
What is your advice
to females on the importance of such competitions?
When such
competition is holding, let them participate, because they don’t know where it
would take them to. But before then, they should be practicing to know whether
they can do it or not
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