Habu Gumel Supports Nigeria's Youth Olympic Team for Dakar

Habu Gumel, the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, pledged his full support for Nigeria's contingent participating in the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. This assurance was given in Abuja on a Tuesday during the handover of athletes from the National Sports Commission.

Gumel expressed confidence in the selected athletes and highlighted Nigeria's strong performance history at the Games since their inception in Singapore. He commended the Chairman and Director General of the National Sports Commission for their efforts in athlete training, welfare, and kitting.

Gumel urged the athletes to avoid doping and misconduct, ensuring a clean representation of Nigeria. He praised the Commission's initiative to reward medal-winning athletes with cash incentives and encouraged the athletes to view their participation as a stepping stone to future Olympic success.

Gumel expressed optimism for a strong impression at the opening ceremony on October 31 and wished the team success at the Games.