Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba,

Two former Director-Generals for the Nigeria Sports Commission, NSC Dr.Patrick Ekeji, and Gbenga Elegbeleye have both signed up to be volunteers at the 21st African Senior Athletics Championships that will be taking place in Asaba, Delta State.

In a statement issued by Olukayode Thomas, the Head of Media and Publicity for CAA Asaba 2018, the LOC chairman, Solomon Ogba thanked the astute sports administrators for standing up to be counted in this historic moment for the country.

Ogba who acknowledged the good works done by Ekeji and Elegbeleye during their time at the NSC and beyond said he was happy to have them in the volunteers’ team that already has another former NSC boss, Amos Adamu as well as eminent people like Nduka Irabor former LMC boss and Mike Itemagbour among others.

“More eminent Nigerians are coming on board and we thank these well-respected sports administrators for identifying with us as we get ready to host Africa in style,” Ogba stated.