Gumel Declares NOC's Readiness For The Olympics in New Year Message

  Gumel Declares NOC's Readiness For The Olympics in New Year Message   By Editor The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engineer Habu Gumel Ahmed wishes all stakeholders and the corporate world a resounding happy New year. Gumel in his new year message to his immediate constituency and the corporate world, thanked all and sundry for their support for the success recorded so far in the sporting events. He, however charged the athletes and officials that have qualified and those seeking qualifications to see this as a call to serve their fatherland. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) member expressed his happiness for the listening ears of our grand Patron and President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari who is building a good future for the youths. Furthermore, Engr Habu Gumel is appreciative of the support and collaborative effort of the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare to take sports to its desired height. "Also, we commend him on his adopt-an-athlete initiative where training funds were provided for both  home and foreign-based athletes to add to what the International Olympic Committee and Association of National Olympic Committee of Africa gave out initially. The renovation works at the National Stadia in Abuja and Lagos will be a boost for our athletes when it's ready for use" Also, Engr Gumel revealed that the NOC will do everything to ensure that Nigerian athletes excel this year, especially at the Tokyo Olympics as they await the vaccines for all athletes and officials to be able to withstand the ravaging pandemic and finally, he commended the National Federation Presidents for their support, hands of fellowship and zeal to take sports to the next level, a feat where legacies will be a toast to behold.