Oyedeji re-elected president of the Nigerian Olympians Association
Former Team Nigeria Captain Olumide Oyedeji was re-elected President of the Olympians Association of Nigeria at its elective congress in Akure, Ondo State.
The congress described the election of the new executive who will be led by the former NBA star as an important step in heralding the continued strengthening of the Olympic family in Nigeria.
The position of first vice-president went to Lawrence Iquaibom, who competed in the 1984 and 1986 Olympics.
Retired fourth mile and queen of the track, Falilat Ogunkoya became the second vice-president.
A member of the 1996 gold medal-winning Dream Team, Emmanuel Babayaro was elected general secretary and Ekuta Catherine Ewa, who competed in the Athens Olympics in 2004, was elected assistant secretary while the position of treasurer went to Emmanuel Oshomor.< /p>
Other elected members include Mary Mpolulu Nwachukwu, who was a member of the Nigerian team handball squad at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
She emerged as a financial secretary. Former National Judo Champion Suleiman Edibo Musa was elected Publicity Secretary while Juliana Negedu Akhare was elected Social Worker for the term of 2022-2026.
The swearing-in was administered by Victoria Nlenugbo, who was also the electoral president, while the return certificates were presented by the representative of the Nigerian Olympic Committee, Kemi Ogundahunsi.
Addressing the congress, Oyedeji thanked all members for the confidence placed in the new executive members, which resonated through their votes. He promised to lead an open and inclusive administration that will improve the lot of all Nigerian Olympians.
"To walk fast, you can walk alone, but if you want to walk far, you have to walk with people. This is the dawn of another era where we have another opportunity to build on the things made in the past. I call on all Olympians at home and abroad to unite to ensure that the efforts of our heroes are not forgotten."
Meanwhile, Ondo State Sports Commissioner Ologun Oke, who was the main host, thanked the Olympians for their service to their motherland.
He said Nigerians will forever be indebted to them for their sporting achievements which have brought joy to Nigerians and ensured the country is discussed in a good light in the nations committee.
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Former Team Nigeria Captain Olumide Oyedeji was re-elected President of the Olympians Association of Nigeria at its elective congress in Akure, Ondo State.
The congress described the election of the new executive who will be led by the former NBA star as an important step in heralding the continued strengthening of the Olympic family in Nigeria.
The position of first vice-president went to Lawrence Iquaibom, who competed in the 1984 and 1986 Olympics.
Retired fourth mile and queen of the track, Falilat Ogunkoya became the second vice-president.
A member of the 1996 gold medal-winning Dream Team, Emmanuel Babayaro was elected general secretary and Ekuta Catherine Ewa, who competed in the Athens Olympics in 2004, was elected assistant secretary while the position of treasurer went to Emmanuel Oshomor.< /p>
Other elected members include Mary Mpolulu Nwachukwu, who was a member of the Nigerian team handball squad at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
She emerged as a financial secretary. Former National Judo Champion Suleiman Edibo Musa was elected Publicity Secretary while Juliana Negedu Akhare was elected Social Worker for the term of 2022-2026.
The swearing-in was administered by Victoria Nlenugbo, who was also the electoral president, while the return certificates were presented by the representative of the Nigerian Olympic Committee, Kemi Ogundahunsi.
Addressing the congress, Oyedeji thanked all members for the confidence placed in the new executive members, which resonated through their votes. He promised to lead an open and inclusive administration that will improve the lot of all Nigerian Olympians.
"To walk fast, you can walk alone, but if you want to walk far, you have to walk with people. This is the dawn of another era where we have another opportunity to build on the things made in the past. I call on all Olympians at home and abroad to unite to ensure that the efforts of our heroes are not forgotten."
Meanwhile, Ondo State Sports Commissioner Ologun Oke, who was the main host, thanked the Olympians for their service to their motherland.
He said Nigerians will forever be indebted to them for their sporting achievements which have brought joy to Nigerians and ensured the country is discussed in a good light in the nations committee.
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