New Dawn for Nigeria Olympic Committee as newly elected Secretary General resume
It was the beginning of another era in the Olympic family today, Monday, 7th of January following the hand over ceremony between Chief Babatunde Popoola (Outgone Secretary General) and Mr Olabanji Oladapo (NOC SG)
The brief ceremony which took place at the conference room of the Nigeria Olympic Committee was witnessed by the NOC President, Engr. Habu Gumel and top management staff of NOC.
Popoola who was Secretary of the NOC for 8 years thanked Engr Gumel, the board of NOC and members of the media for their support during his time in office.
While talking about his time in office, Popoola said he is leaving as a fulfilled man going by what he was able to achieve.
“It was an interesting 8 years in office and a very great moment of my life where I can boldly say I left my mark on the sand of time.
“During my time, we went far in marketing and branding of NOC as an entity which I believe can be improved upon.”
Speaking further, Popoola described the incoming Secretary General as an elder brother who stood by him during his tenure as he promised to always be around to contribute his quota to the development of sports and the Olympic family.
The new NOC SG stressed on the need to continue with the legacy of the Olympic movement while promising an all inclusive and innovative Secretariat.
“2019 is a busy year for us on the international stage which will dovetail into the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. All hands must be on deck to ensure that we ably represent Nigeria.
“This is a selfless service to humanity as we continue to grow sports and reposition the NOC to a viable brand”, Oladapo continued.
He stressed that Popoola remained a relevant member of the family and will continue to contribute his quota where necessary.
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