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Bayelsa To Host Olympic Committee AGM
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) President, Engineer Habu Ahmed Gumel, has commended the Bayelsa State government led by His Excellency, Governor Douye Diri for accepting to host the Nigeria Olympic Committee’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Yenagoa between December 15 and 17.
Gumel extolled the sport-loving governor for his massive support in sports development and the achievements recorded by Bayelsa State in 2021 in a release issued by the NOC Public Relations Officer (PRO), Phemmy Adetula.
Gumel said: “All roads lead to Yenagoa in December for the Nigeria Olympic Committee’s Annual General Meeting. It was a seamless decision by the Bayelsa state government to accept the offer to host the two-day event and I will like to specifically thank the Governor, His Excellency, Douye Diri on behalf of the Nigeria Olympic Committee for the unflinching support.
“Governor Douye Diri has demonstrated once again to be a pacesetter and the level of commitment and enthusiasm shown thus far is an indication that the event will be a success. The NOC is looking forward to a more robust and cordial relationship with the Bayelsa Government and people of the state at large during and after the event.”