NOC Hails Buhari’s Election, Expects Great Sporting Strides
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has tipped President- elect, General Muhammadu Buhari ( rtd) to revamp the fortunes of Nigerian sports at major international and continental competitions.
In a congratulatory message to the former Head of State, the President of the NOC, Habu Gumel, said it was a privilege and honour to congratulate “your Excellency on your remarkable victory at the Presidential elections held on Saturday, 28th March. “Your ultimate triumph at the hotly contested poll is no doubt a reward for your resilience and passion for Nigeria, which was widely acknowledged by the electorates nationwide.
“We in the Olympic movement rejoice with you the President- elect on this joyous occasion, which is no doubt a progressive landmark for our democracy. We are therefore quite optimistic that your excellency would bring to bear your wealth of experience in governance to steer the ship of this nation to greater heights, both economically, politically and sports- wise”.
Gumel said that by being the next president of Nigeria that Buhari automatically becomes the Grand Patron of the NOC.
He noted that the NOC was looking forward to meeting Buhari after his swearing- in on May 29 to further update him on the objectives of the Olympic movement and his role as Grand Patron.