The Athletic Federation of Nigeria has applauded the organisers of the recently concluded Lagos Easter Open Relay Championships. The Technical Director of the AFN, Commodore Omatseye Nesiama, said from his base in the that it was a good initiative.
he said the competition was good for the development of track and field in
Nigeria.
“I give kudos to the Lagos State Government and organisers of the maiden edition of the Lagos Easter Open Relay Championships,” Nesiama said. “It is a very good initiative coming from Lagos especially as we pride ourselves as a relay nation.” He added: “I look forward to seeing Nigeria establish a relay circuit on the continent very soon.”
He promised to use his position as a member of the CAA Technical and Competition Commission to press for international label for the competition, while also pleading with corporate bodies and philanthropists to invest in athletics. He said: “I wish to use this medium to call on state governments and wellmeaning organisations to encourage track and field through modest sponsorship of AFN endorsed events.
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