NOC scribe, Oladapo (left) and Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission, Dr.Tandoh
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the sum of N10 million as the government’s support for the facelift of Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) building inside the National Stadium in Surulere.
This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission, Dr. Kweku Tandoh when he led a delegation of the commission on a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Olympic Committee at the NOC building on Tuesday in Lagos.
Tandoh informed his host, the Secretary General of the NOC, Mr Olabanji Oladapo that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the sum of N10 million to facelift the NOC building.
Tandoh also congratulated Oladapo who received them and other elected board members for their victory at the NOC polls in Yola, Adamawa State last year December.
Tandoh thanked the NOC Secretary General for his great support towards the Table Tennis ITTF Nigeria Open and other events, Lagos State has been enjoying overtime. He charged him to let his wealth of experience count in his dealing with the Nigeria Olympic movement both home and abroad as NOC must regain it’s rightful position in the realm of sporting affairs.
He pleaded that the LSSC needs help in the development of sports administrative skills and principles cum talent identification and grooming while the coaches and other personnel should be considered for training in Olympic strategic courses.
In his response, Mr Oladapo thanked Governor Ambode for his support to the NOC and appreciated the LSSC for the visit and their supportive move.
He assured them that the Olympic family will do all it requires to assist every state to attain its maximum height and gladly informed them that every benefit that comes around will be shared equally amongst all.