The highway to the 2nd African School Video games, Abuja 2027, gathered renewed momentum as Chairman of the Native Organizing Committee (LOC), Mr. Lekan Abari, met with high officers of the Nationwide Sports activities Fee (NSC) to harmonize methods and fast-track preparations for the continent’s premier youth multi-sport occasion.
On the high-level assembly in Abuja, Mr. Abari was acquired by NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and the Director Basic Hon. Bukola Olopade, with discussions centered on timelines, infrastructural upgrades, and operational frameworks required to ship a world-class Video games when Nigeria hosts Africa in 2027.
Hon. Olopade reaffirmed the NSC’s unwavering dedication to staging a championship that displays Nigeria’s management in sports activities improvement.
“The African School Video games symbolize the way forward for youth sports activities on the continent, and Nigeria is able to lead from the entrance,” the DG acknowledged.
“The NSC will present each mandatory assist to the LOC to make sure that Abuja 2027 units a brand new benchmark for excellence, participation, and continental unity.”
In his remarks, LOC Chairman Lekan Abari expressed confidence in Nigeria’s skill to host an unforgettable second version of the Video games, assuring that the LOC is able to transition from planning to full execution.
“Abuja 2027 will probably be a second of pleasure for Nigeria — a stage to showcase our hospitality, unity, and the extraordinary potential of our younger athletes,” he mentioned. “With the inauguration now behind us, we’ll hit the bottom working to ship Video games that each Nigerian and each African baby will be happy with.”
A seasoned administrator with a powerful footprint in each private and non-private sectors, Abari is extensively revered for his management type, strategic perception, and operational excellence.
His latest tenure as Chairman of the Oyo State Gaming Board earned him a repute as a result-driven, people-focused government.
Abari is an alumnus of Westminster Faculty, the place he earned a Diploma in Data Know-how, and holds a level from the University of Lagos.
