Nilayo Sports Management Limited has congratulated Lagos state on selection as the host city for the 22nd edition of the African Athletics Championships.
In a statement, the Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports, Mr. Bukola Olopade said “We say a big congratulations to Lagos state because this is a great achievement. Hosting the African Athletics Championships for the second time is an outstanding feat.
Over 1000 athletes from 54 African countries will converge on Lagos for this event.
“We are inviting all Corporate Nigerians and friends of Lagos to support this event.
African Athletics Championships is a unique economic driver in any city that can have the opportunity to host it.
Sports is a veritable tool for development in any society and its impact as a means of social inclusion drastically affects the trajectory of youth development.
“I salute the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development under the leadership of Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria for this great accomplishment.
“Lagos has witnessed transformational development under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and we stand firmly behind him.”
The African Athletics Championships is scheduled for June 23rd to 27th 2021.
The event is a continental athletics event organized by the Confederation of African Athletics, the continental association for the sport in Africa.
Nilayo Sports Management Limited is the foremost sports management and marketing company in Nigeria, with over two decades of experience, NSML promotes sporting activities from grass root level to the international level in Africa.
Nilayo Sports Management Limited is proud to associate with the event as the official consultant.
