Solomon Ogba, the President of the Athletic Federation of Nigeria, said the high level of government presence underscored “the fact that we are now ready to give sports the kind of attention it deserves.”
Browsing: Presidential Sports Retreat
The fleet-footed ace, who is also Nigeria’s Football Ambassador, said he was impressed by President Jonathan’s personal interest in Nigeria sports
However, due to the failure of the organisers, the National Sports Commission, to settle the honourarium and flight ticket of the guests, the stranded sports personalities will have to stay an extra day in Abuja