“His impact on the grassroots level in Kano State remained a blueprint for how regional sports should be managed and nurtured,” he said.
The NOC president said the president’s unwavering support had propelled Nigerian sports to remarkable heights within a short period.
Gumel assured stakeholders of the NOC’s support for the sport through technical assistance, capacity building and access to Olympic Solidarity funds.
“The Super Eagles have once again become a source of national pride, displaying the famous ‘never-say-die’ Nigerian spirit against top African opposition,” he said.
Mr Tinubu reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to hosting an inclusive, diverse, and world-class 2030 Commonwealth Games on African soil.
“The boys have shown exceptional skills, unwavering determination, and teamwork.”
He said that all participating students would receive certificates of participation as the schools are expected to dress in their cultural dance attires.
The Association of National Olympic Committees has congratulated Habu Gumel on his re-election as president of the Nigeria Olympic Committee.
Nigeria should decide to henceforth do all it can in the short time remaining to nurture and retain every Tobi Amusan out there.
“It’s high time that the necessary authority should bring more enlightenment for them, especially from grassroots; most of them, the elite athletes, are aware of this.”
