The newly-elected Nigeria Olympics Committee Secretary General, Banji Oladapo, has promised to sustain the ongoing reforms in the Olympics family in the country.
Oladipo said this at the handling over ceremony held at the body’s secretariat on Monday.
He said: “2019 is a busy year for us on the international stage, which will dovetail into the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
“All hands must be on deck to ensure that we ably represent Nigeria.
“This is a selfless service to humanity as we continue to grow sports and reposition the NOC to a viable brand.”
Oladapo stressed that outgone Secretary General, Babatunde Popoola, remained a relevant member of the family and will continue to contribute his quota where necessary.
In his remarks, Popoola thanked the Engineer Habu Gumel-led board and the media for their support during his time in office.
On his time in office, Popoola said he is leaving as a fulfilled man going by what he was able to achieve.
He said: “It was an interesting eight years in office and a very great moment of my life, where I can boldly say I left my mark on the sand of time.
“During my time, we went far in marketing and branding of NOC as an entity, which I believe can be improved upon.”
Popoola also promised to always be around to contribute his quota to the development of sports and the Olympic family.
The new NOC SG stressed on the need to continue with the legacy of the Olympic movement while promising an all inclusive and innovative secretariat.
Gumel and top management staff of body were at the ceremony.