The President Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) Dr Ibrahim Abdul has been appointed the chairman, Nigeria Olympics Committee, NOC Sport-For-All Commission.
The appointment which is contained in a letter dated May 29, 2023 noted that Dr Abdul’s engagement is in recognition of his wealth of experience and outstanding contribution to Nigerian Sports as well as the Olympic Movement.
In the letter signed by the President NOC, Engr Habu Gumel while charging him to bring his expertise to bear in his new office, wished the Commission’s chairman all the best in the discharge of his responsibilities.
“It is my pleasure to inform you that the Executive Board of the Nigeria Olympic Committee has approved your appointment as the Chairman of the Sport For All Commission.
“Your appointment is in recognition of your wealth of experience and outstanding contribution to Nigerian Sports as well as the Olympic Movement. It is therefore hoped that you would bring to bear your expertise and experience in achieving the goals of your Commission and the NOC in general.
“While congratulating you, we wish you the best of luck in your endeavours,” the letter read.
As Sport-For-All Commission Chairman, Dr Abdul’s responsibilities include inter alia: coordination and promotion of activities of Sport-For-All and general wellbeing through physical fitness in Nigeria; organising and ensuring widespread participation in the Olympic Day Celebration in Nigeria