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.
A release signed by Dr. (Mrs.) Kehinde Ajayi, FCAI, ANIPR, the Director, Press of the NSC said that 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:
- Chief Solomon Ogba – Chairman
- Mr. Segun Ogunleye – Member (Corporate Nigeria)
- Mrs. Oge Kasie-Nwachukwu – Member (Corporate Nigeria)
- Mr. Danladi Verheijen – Member (Corporate Nigeria)
- Ms. Aku Aghazu – Member
- Ms. Otonye Iworima – Member
- Mr. Travih Nunayon – Member
- Mr. Yusuf Ali – Member
- Mr. Femi Adeniran – Member (Corporate Nigeria)
- Ms. Aisha Shuaibu – Member
- Mr. Salihu Abubakar – Member
- Mr. Kunle Solaja – Member
- Mr. Dare Esan – Member
- Ms. Tayo Popoola – Member
- Mr. Israel Iwang – Secretary
