Officials of the Confederation of African Athletics have expressed satisfaction after inspecting facilities being put in place ahead of the 2018 African Senior Athletics Championships in Asaba, Delta State.
Olukayode Thomas, the Head of Media and Publicity for the championships, tagged: “Asaba 2018,” disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
Thomas said the officials inspected the warm-up area, main tracks, media area, the technical, VIP and the VVIP rooms.
He said: “Vivian Gerard, the Vice-President of the CAA, and Lamine Faty, the confederation’s Chief Executive Officer, were both on ground to ascertain Nigeria’s readiness for the biennial championships scheduled for Aug. 1 to Aug. 5.
“The inspection team also visited the equipment room to see the apparatus acquired by the hosts, and it also expressed satisfaction that the equipment were of standard.”
Solomon Ogba, the LOC Chairman, thanked the CAA officials for the visit and assured that the Delta State Government was leaving no stone unturned in making Asaba 2018 a memorable one.
“I must say the Delta Governor is personally interested in this project and he has been giving us all the support needed. Asaba 2018 will bring lasting legacies to Delta,” Ogba assured.
Others on the facilities tour inspection included Tony Okowa, the LOC Vice Chairman; Bukola Olopade, the Consultant for Asaba 2018; and Omatseye Nesiama, the Head of Security Sub-Committee.
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