September 28, (THEWILL) – On Thursday, September 30, the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja will host the final phase of Elections into the boards of 23 Sporting Federations.
“The committee is conducting elections into the 23 federations that are yet to have their own constitutions approved by their international bodies,” according to Peter Nelson, Chairman of the Electoral Committee.
The Ministry has approved the Electoral Guidelines for 2021, which will be used in the elections into these Federations.
Nelson stressed that “Elections were successfully conducted at the zonal level and other relevant bodies such as NAWIS, NAPHER, Athletes Representatives, Military and Para- Military in a free and fair manner.”
The election of Presidents and Vice Presidents of the various National Sports Federations will take place on Thursday. According to the election timetable provided by the committee, delegate documentation begins at 9.30 am, and voting begins at 11.30 am.
The election results will be announced immediately, and the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, will promptly inaugurate the boards.
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