In a landmark event in the annals of the Olympic Movement history in Nigeria, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has concluded plans to formally inaugurate it’s various Commissions on Wednesday in Lagos.
The composition of the commissions in line with the provisions of the International Olympic Charter and NOC Statutes. Also, these subsidiary governing bodies are not only advisory, but equally essential in the promotion of Olympic values.
President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engineer Habu Gumel stated that the formal inauguration is in line with the vision of the current board.
Gumel stating further, that the NOC administration has adopted a broad-based approach in the appointment of these Commissions, in line with the vision of expanding the scope of our operations to cover vital departments of Olympism.
Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye, former Director General, National Sports Commission chairs the Ethics and Good Governance Commission.
The Marketing and Sponsorship Commission is headed by Barrister Wahid Enitan Oshodi while Hon Mohammed Bello Suleiman is the Chairman of Sport and Environment Commission.
Also, the Liaison Commission have Engr. Habu Gumel as Chairman, Chief Solomon Ogba as the Vice, Mrs. Margaret Binga, Phemmy Adetula and Engr Sani Ndanusa as members and Mr. Olabanji Oladapo as the Secretary amongst other commissions.
The inauguration continues on Thursday.
1. Technical & Development
Mr. Lawrence Iquaibom
Mr. Chimdi Ejiogu
2. Marketing and Sponsorship
Hon. Wahid Enitan Oshodi
Mr. Abdul A. Ibrahim
3. Liaison
Engr. Habu Gumel
Chief Solomon Ogba
4. Athletes
Mr. Olumide Oyedeji
Mrs. Mariam Usman
5 Olympic Education & Culture
Mr. Mohammed Abdullahi
Dr. Patrick Okpah, OON
6 Sport For All
Pastor Anthony Oyetayo
Mr. Yakubu Ibrahim
7 Sport & Environment
Hon. Mohammed Bello Suleiman
Mallam Gambo Umar Labbo
8. Ethics & Good Governance
Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye
Mr. Chijioke Okoli, SAN
9. Olympafrica Development
Engr. Ishaku Tikon
Mr. Babatunde Fatayi-Williams
