Olympic committees pledge to support new NOC president

The Association of National Olympic Committees has congratulated Habu Gumel on his re-election as president of the Nigeria Olympic Committee.

News Agency of Nigeria • December 26, 2022

Association of National Olympic Committees; Nigeria Olympic Committee

The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) has congratulated Habu Gumel on his re-election as president of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC).

This is contained in a statement on Monday by NOC spokesman Tony Nezianya.

He said the association stated this in a congratulatory message dated December 22, signed by Robin Mitchell and Gunilla Linberg, the body’s president and secretary-general Lausanne, respectively.

The statement quoted ANOCA as extending its warmest congratulations to Gumel on his re-election as president of the NOC.

“We already look forward to working closely with you not only as NOC President but also as a member of the ANOC Executive Council for the promotion and development of the Olympics,” said the statement. “We wish you a happy New Year and all the best for the year 2023.”

Mr Gumel was re-elected alongside other officers on December 15 at the NOC delegate conference held in Jalingo, Taraba.

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