The National Sports Commission (NSC) has constituted the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 3rd combined African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, scheduled to hold from July 16 to 20, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The LOC comprises 15 professionals with proven expertise in sports administration and corporate affairs.
Their appointments underscored the Commission’s commitment to delivering a world-class championship that meets global standards.
The African U18/U20 Athletics Championship is a premier continental event that brings together over 500 junior athletes from across Africa.
With participation expected from 53 countries, the championship is a major event in the African athletics calendar.
NSC Chairman Bukola Olopade, would serve as Chairman of the Organising Committee, while the Ogun State Commissioner for Sports, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, has been appointed Vice Chairman.
Olopade in a statement issued Tuesday by issued Tuesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Kola Daniel said hosting the 3rd edition of this biennial championship reflects the new direction of sports under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, positioning Nigeria as a destination for international sporting events.
He said “This speaks to the sports economy, this speaks to hospitality, this speaks to wealth creation and this speaks to infrastructure development.”
Olopade further attributed the successful bid to host the championship to the availability of world-class sports infrastructure in Ogun State.
He noted that the state’s MKO Abiola International Stadium, upgraded for the Gateway Games, was a key factor in securing the hosting rights.
“The Sports facilities in Abeokuta are world class and hosting the U18/U20 African Championship is one of the benefits of hosting the National Sports Festival and I must once again thank the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, for his Sporting Vision,” he added.