Nigeria to Host World Athletics Africa Road Running Conference
In preparation for Nigeria’s hosting of the upcoming World Athletics Africa Road Running Conference, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has constituted the event’s Organizing Committee, naming Chief Solomon Ogba, First Vice President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), as the Chairman.
The Committee comprises distinguished sports administrators and seasoned professionals drawn from both the sports industry and corporate sector.
Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, emphasized the careful selection process behind the committee’s composition.
‘The members of the Committee were meticulously selected because of their professionalism and tested qualities, and I have no doubt that they will all bring their wealth of experience to bear to ensure we stage a befitting Road Running conference which will be the first of its kind in the country,’ he said.
Director General of the Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, added that hosting the conference will open doors for more international events in Nigeria.
‘This is another milestone for refocusing and resetting our Sports developmental goals, and I have no doubt that we have picked a good team to achieve the successful hosting of the Conference,’ the DG stated.
A two-time former President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Solomon Ogba is the Chairman of the Committee while other notable members include former African and Commonwealth long jump champion, Yusuf Ali, another former Nigeria international triple jumper, Otonye Iworima and organizer of the Lagos Women’s RAUN, Tayo Popoola.
