The Nigeria Olympian Association (NOA) has announced its National Summit, scheduled to take place from July 22 to 24 at Zeus Paradise Hotel, Mabushi, Abuja.

This three-day event will serve as a strategic platform for both past and present Olympians to engage in discussions about the future of sports development in Nigeria.

The summit aims to promote collaboration, share experiences, and propose solutions to the challenges facing athletes in the country.

According to NOA President and former international basketball player Olumide Oyedeji, the summit will include a congress on July 23, in line with the association’s constitution, where important resolutions will be adopted to guide the operations of the NOA.

As part of the summit’s activities, a Dinner and Awards Night will be held on July 24.

Themed “The Labours of Our Heroes Past,” this event will honour distinguished Olympians and their families, providing an opportunity to reflect on their achievements and discuss the ongoing welfare and recognition of former athletes. Administrators who promote the Olympic spirit and youth sports development in Nigeria will also be recognized.

Past award recipients have included Hon. Sunday Dare, former Minister of Youth and Sports; Engr. Abu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympics Committee and former Deputy Governor of Edo State; and Philip Shaibu, the current Director General of the National Institute for Sports.

Additionally, the association will undertake a humanitarian outreach by visiting selected orphanages in Abuja as a gesture of support and to give back to the community.