Sports
Nilayo Sports Congratulates Lagos On Selection As Host City For African Athletics Championships
Nilayo Sports Management Limited has congratulated Lagos state on selection as host city for 22nd edition of 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 are 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 international level in Africa.
Nilayo Sports Management Limited is proud to associate with the event as the official consultant.
Sports
Nigeria to Host World Athletics Africa Road Running Conference, as NSC Formulates Organizing Committee
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.
Full list of committee members:
1. Chief Solomon Ogba – Chairman
2. Mr. Segun Ogunleye – Member (Corporate Nigeria)
3. Mrs. Oge Kasie-Nwachukwu – Member (Corporate Nigeria)
4. Mr. Danladi Verheijen – Member (Corporate Nigeria)
5. Ms. Aku Aghazu – Member
6. Ms. Otonye Iworima – Member
7. Mr. Travih Nunayon – Member
8. Mr. Yusuf Ali – Member
9. Mr. Femi Adeniran – Member (Corporate Nigeria)
10. Ms. Aisha Shuaibu – Member
11. Mr. Salihu Abubakar – Member
12. Mr. Kunle Solaja – Member
13. Mr. Dare Esan – Member
14. Ms. Tayo Popoola – Member
15. Mr. Israel Iwang – Secretary
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