BY OKEY NDIRIBE
The Minister of Sports Bolaji Abdullahi Friday in Abuja inaugurated a 13-man Advisory and Coordinating Committee charged with the responsibility of ensuring a successful outing of Team Nigeria at the forthcoming London 2012 Olympics.

The Minister stated that inauguration of the Committee became imperative as part of the Commission’s “strategies and efforts geared towards ensuring that no stone is left unturned” to ensure a good outing for the nation at the London Games.

Members of the committee include: Alhassan Yakmut-Chairman, Koye Shogbola, Elias Gora, Alhaji Abba Yola and Mr Tunde Popoola. Others are Kayode Thomas, Hon. Adamu Kuri Gwari, Hon. Mao Ohuabunwa, Suleiman Jamo, Oshuwa Ibhaensebhor, Bahijja Mahmoud,

Princess Ngozi Njemanze and Dr. Emmanuel Igbinosa as Secretary.

The Committee has the following terms of reference: To adequately coordinate the preparation of Nigeria’s Contingent for a successful participation at the London Olympic Games which includes but not limited to; ensuring proper camping environment; ensuring adequate welfare for athletes and officials, advising and ensuring early sourcing and provision of equipment.

The committee is expected to work in collaboration with relevant officers of the National Sports Commission ( NSC), the National Sports Federations and the Nigeria Olympics Committee for Nigeria’s effective participation at the games.

The Committee is also empowered to take other measures to ensure Nigeria’s success at the Games.