The Nigeria Olympian Association (NOA) has announced plans to hold its National Summit from July 22 to 24 at Zeus Paradise Hotel, Mabushi, Abuja.
The three-day event will serve as a strategic platform for past and present Olympians to engage in dialogue about the future of sports development in the country. This meeting aims to promote collaboration, share experiences, and propose solutions to challenges facing athletes in Nigeria.
According to NOA President and former international basketball, Olumide Oyedeji, the summit will also feature a congress on the 23rd in accordance with the association’s constitution, where important resolutions will be adopted to guide the body’s operations.
As part of the summit’s activities, a Dinner and Awards Night will take place on July 24. Themed “The Labours of Our Heroes Past,” the event will celebrate distinguished Olympians and their families, providing a moment to reflect on their achievements and discuss the ongoing welfare and recognition of former athletes. Also, administrators who promote Olympics spirit, youth and sports development in Nigeria will also be recognised.
Some of the past recipients included Hon. Sunday Dare, former Minister of Youth and Sports; Engr Abu Gumel, President, Nigeria Olympics Committee and former Deputy Governor of Edo State and current Director General of National Institute for Sports, Philip Shaibu.
Additionally, the association will embark on a humanitarian outreach, visiting selected orphanages in Abuja as a gesture of support and to give back to the community.
