The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Dr. Patrick Ekeji, has expressed deep regret over the error of referring to ex-Olympian, Nojim Maiyegun as late at his remarks during the closing ceremony of the 18th National Sports Commission held in Lagos from November 27 to December 9, 2012.
Chief Ekeji, who conceptualized and initiated the trophies and prices in honour of their contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria, said the error was brought to his notice in a story in a national newspaper.
A statement from the Director of Press of the Commission, Tony Ohaeri, said that the Director General “has very high regards for Mr. Maiyegun who was the first Nigerian to win an Olympic medal and regretted the error of referring to Nojim Maiyegun as late.”
Stating further that Ekeji tendered his unreserved apology to Mr. Maiyegun’s family and the Nigerian Sports community adding that he will continue to accord him the respect he deserves as a truly great Nigerian.
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