Habu Ahmed Gumel Receives CAVB Award for Excellence

Engineer Habu Ahmed Gumel, the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), was honored with an Award of Excellence at the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Congress held in Sal, Cape Verde. This prestigious award acknowledges his outstanding contributions to sports administration, volleyball development, and the growth of the Olympic Movement in Nigeria and across Africa.

Gumel is recognized as one of Nigeria’s leading volleyball administrators, having dedicated decades to promoting the sport at various levels. His influence extends beyond volleyball, as he has held significant positions within the international sports community, including Treasurer-General of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) and Honorary Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Additionally, Gumel's professional background as a civil and structural engineer includes leadership roles in the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria. The CAVB recognition adds to his accolades, including the Order of the Rising Sun awarded by the Japanese government in 2022 for enhancing Japan-Nigeria relations through sports.