NOC Commences Construction of its Permanent Secretariat in Abuja 

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has officially commenced an ambitious project to establish its permanent secretaiat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. 

This initiative, which aims to enhance the infrastructure and operational capabilities of the Olympic movement, comes on the heels of a five hectares of land allocated to it by the Federal Government.

The new site will serve as the  headquarters for the Nigeria Olympic Committee. 

The project site was unveiled during a recent meeting of the board of the committee at which the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) attended the event penultimate Tuesday in Abuja.

It NOC permanent site is located around the Aviation Village, in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

The two important leaders in sports – the Chairman of NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko and the Director-General of NSC, Bukola Olapade were in the entourage.

The trip was led by the President of the NOC, Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel. He was accompanied by members of the Executive Committee and the Board of the committee.

According to the spokesman of the NOC Board, Tony Nezianya, the new facility  will be equipped with various sports training facilities. 

“These facilities will cater to the needs of various federations affiliated to the NOC, fostering a conducive environment for training, development, and sporting excellence as Nigeria prepares for upcoming international competitions, including the Commonwealth and the Olympic Games.

“Primarily, the facility will house the NOC Secretariat as well as streamline the Committee’s operations and enabling a more efficient management of Olympic-related activities in Nigeria,” stressed Nezianya.

Engr Gumel hinted that the new NOC secretariat construction will be carried out in phases and will have no less than five floors.

“The facility will help to boost National Sports Initiatives. It is envissioned to provide various federations with the necessary resources to nurture local and professional talents.

“The Committee is optimistic that this project will not only improve training standards but also contribute to the success of Nigerian athletes on the global stage,” he concluded.

Among the important issues on the agenda of it’s meeting include the National Federation elections that has since commenced as well as the OlympAfrica project at Amuwo Odofin, Lagos.

There are issues around some upcoming international competitions, particularly the African school’s Sports Games in Algeria from July 25 to August 5, 2025 as well as the Islamic Solidarity Games being hosted by Saudi Arabia from November 17 to November, 2025.