Dr. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committe, has congratulated Habu Gumel over his reelection as the Nigeria Olympic Committee boss at the Annual General Meeting and Elective Congress of the NOC in Jalingo, Taraba State on December 15, 2022.
Tony Nezianya, Public Relations Officer of NOC, revealed the development this in a statement on Wednesday.
Nezianya quoted Bach as wishing Gumel a successful term in his congratulatory letter from Lausanne, Switzerland, dated December 20.
The letter said: “Please allow me to extend my sincerest congratulations to you on your re-election as President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee on 15 December 2022.
“My very best wishes for a successful term.
“The IOC looks forward to pursuing its fruitful collaboration with your NOC and remains fully at your disposal to continue to support and assist your NOC in performing its mission and daily activities.
“Wishing you and your NOC a happy and successful New Year 2023, I remain Thomas Bach.”