The National Sports Commission (NSC) on Tuesday in Abuja officially inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the second edition of the African Schools Games, tagged Abuja 2027.
The 28-member LOC was inaugurated by the Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, with a clear mandate to organise a successful and excellent Games. He assured the committee of the commission’s total support in delivering the assignment
Dikko Highlights Steps To Follow For A Successful Hosting Of African Schools Games
“I congratulate all the LOC members on their appointments, knowing full well that you have been entrusted with a serious national assignment. Your work will require planning, coordination, transparency and teamwork for the desired success to be achieved,” Dikko said.
“I want to assure all our African partners and stakeholders that Abuja 2027 will be safe, well organised and memorable for all our young athletes.”
We’re Gradually Returning Nigerian Sports To Where It Rightly Belongs In Africa
Also speaking at the inauguration, Director General of the NSC, Honourable Bukola Olopade, said hosting the African Schools Games in 2027 fits perfectly with the RHINSE (Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria Sports Economy) agenda of the commission, which prioritises sports production.
“We are gradually returning Nigerian sports to where it rightly belongs on the continent and in the world at large, positioning Nigeria as a viable hub for hosting major international competitions to boost the country’s socio-cultural and economic impact through sports,” Olopade said.
Newly Formed LOC Chairman Promises Best-Ever African Schools Sports
Chairman of the newly inaugurated LOC, Lekan Abari, praised the leadership of the NSC under Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Bukola Olopade for the renaissance currently taking place in Nigerian sports. He assured that the committee would work diligently and transparently to deliver the best-ever African Schools Games.
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Members of the committee include Lekan Abari (Chairman), Bar Musa Amadu (Deputy Chairman), Sagaya Abdulmumeen (Secretary), Dr Ibrahim Abdul, Sabina Chikere, Arc. Adamu Tanimu, Olubunmi Ola-Oluode, Dr Lydia Gbagi, Olufunke Florence Olu-Young, Dr Oba Funsho Usman, Chief Victor Onogagamue and Farouk Yarma.
Others are Chichi Nwoko, Ebidowei Oweife, Chief Amaka Ashiofu, Olalekan Alabi, Tunde Adeluola, Jude Ayandofu, Lanre Ogunjobi, Aisha Shuaibu, Kola Daniel, Dr Ibrahim Gyaran, Femi Ayorinde, Dr Rabiu Mohammed, Yusuf Adamu, Jahnedu Ibekwelu, Gbadebo Oyebola and Barr. Friday Agboms.
By Richard Jideaka, Abuja
