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FEDERATION ELECTIONS ; GFN Presidential Candidate Omowunmi Olarere commends NSC for upholding Transparency and Fair play in Gymnastics Election saga
As uncertainties continue to surround the Elections into the board of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria, the National Sports commission, NSC, has been strongly commended for upholding the principle of transparency, due process and fair hearing among all stakeholders.
This is according to Omowunmi Kafilat Olalere, a key Gymnastics stakeholder and a Presidential candidate for the Gymnastics Federation board Elections.
” We all can see that it is no more business as usual as regards how Federation Elections are conducted where nobody can unilaterally disenfranchise anybody for their own selfish interest any longer”.
” This is why we all must praise the Leadership of the NSC led by the Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and the Director General Bukola Olopade who have come in and set a new standard where things must be done properly across the board, especially with the Federation elections”.
” It is very clear for everyone to see that Nigerian sports is in the right direction with these two technocrats and how they have insisted on only the right things, which is conducting free and fair elections acceptable to all and devoid of litigations”.
” If we must move Sports forward where we will have the most competent individuals managing our federations, then no stakeholder should be disenfranchised”, she added.
Several stakeholders in the Gymnastics family have written petitions to the sports commission to restore sanity and due process to the Gymnastics board elections where many accused the former board of going to conduct an election that lacked transparency, inclusivity and the backing of the country’s apex Sports regulators, the National Sports Commission, NSC.
The likes of the National Association for Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance ( NAPGER-SD), the Paramilitary sports organisations and other key stakeholders have vehemently rejected the widely condemned board elections of the Gymnastics federation conducted by Prince Kelvin Erhunmunse on the 6th of September 2025, and the NSC has assured all stakeholders that only a proper process will be legitimised.
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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Earns World Athletics Label
Nigeria’s foremost Sports Company, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML) has announced the second edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, set to light up Nigeria’s capital city on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
With the theme “Steady Strides,” this year’s race captures the measured rhythm and determined pace that define world-class long-distance running, a reflection of the steady progress and ambitious vision shaping the marathon’s evolution into a global platinum-labelled event.
In a historic milestone for Nigerian sports, the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon has been officially awarded the prestigious World Athletics Label for its second edition, a distinction achieved in record time. This remarkable feat makes it the first marathon globally to earn the label so swiftly, underscoring both the organizational excellence of NSML and the dynamic rise of PremiumTrust Bank, currently celebrated as Nigeria’s fastest-growing commercial bank.
The 2025 edition is expected to attract elite international athletes, top local runners, and marathon enthusiasts from around the world, alongside officials from World Athletics who will oversee the competition.
Speaking on the announcement, Managing Director of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Yetunde Olopade, expressed excitement about the unique partnership with PremiumTrust Bank.
“This second edition is fundamentally unique because it represents the first-ever true super-partnership on such a dynamic sports property in our nation and arguably, globally. PremiumTrust Bank is not just a sponsor but the sole partner anchoring the establishment, organization, and consolidation of a global marathon in Nigeria’s capital city.
” We are proud and grateful for the bank’s visionary leadership, which not only recognized the immense potential of the first edition but is now single-handedly driving the race toward international acclaim.”
Managing Director of PremiumTrust Bank, Dr. Emmanuel Efe Emefienim (CON) emphasized the shared values underpinning the partnership.
“PremiumTrust Bank is built on the philosophy of rapid, impactful, and sustainable growth, and the theme of this year’s marathon perfectly reflects our operational ethos.”
“Attaining World Athletics Label status in just the second year validates that our investment is yielding world-class outcomes. We are deeply proud to be the sole partner building this monumental legacy, reinforcing our commitment to sports development, community wellbeing, excellence, and platforms where champions are made.”
The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon 2025 promises to be a spectacular celebration of endurance, athleticism, and community spirit, further strengthening Abuja’s status on the global racing calendar.
Registration for participants is currently open as it promises to be another marathon spectacle on the 6th of December 2025.
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