Ex and current Nigerian athletes, sports administrators, and media personalities are set to grace the first Nigeria – France sports award and Gala in Paris later this month.
Aimed at showcasing top Nigerian athletes across various fields of sports across France, the Awards and Gala night is the first of its kind in France.
Special awards and recognition will be given to outstanding sportspersons and individuals contributing to the development of sports in Nigeria.
As it is set to be a primus inter-pares showpiece in France and Europe, the sports event which will take place at the Louisiana Belle boat in Paris will be bedecked with the attendance of elite sports personalities, high-ranking governmental officials, sports administrators, and other dignitaries like; Ambassador Tunde Mustapha (Nigeria Ambassador to France), H.E. Dr. Hajo Sani OON (Ambassador Permanent Delegate of Nigeria to UNESCO), His Excellency Rt. Hon Philip Shuaibu (Deputy Governor of Edo State), Hon. Dr Mercy Akpama, Cross River State House of Assembly Committee on Youths and Sports Development, Mr Sola Aiyepeku, Adam Mouktar Muhammed, Yusuf Alli, Executive Chairmen and Commissioner for Sports, Lagos, FCT, and Edo States, respectively.
In addendum, professional footballers, Ex-Nigerian internationals, basketball stars, and sports legends such as Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Elderson Echiejile, John Utaka, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Everlyn Akahtor, and serial-award Tennis winner, Moses Segun Toriola, among others will grace the occasion.
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