Gumel Re-elected as ANOCA Treasurer-General

By Ikemefuna Asika

Habu Ahmed Gumel, President Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has been re-elected unopposed as the Treasurer-General of Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) at its General Assembly in Algeria.

The announcement was made during a successful General Assembly held in Algiers, the Algerian capital, where Gumel was confirmed in his role without opposition.

This marks another term of four years for Engr. Gumel in his capacity as the Treasurer-General.

This is a demonstration of the trust and confidence placed in his leadership by the members of ANOCA drawn from mainly the presidents of the Olympic Movement in Africa.

Alongside Engr. Gumel, the Algerian president of ANOCA, Moustspha Berraf, was also re-elected unopposed, reflecting continued stability and unity within the organization.

Gumel is currently the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) is also the country’s lone member to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

According to Tony Nezianya, Public Relation Officer of NOC, the Assembly was rounded up with a special Awards ceremonies with Rena Wakama, Nigeria’s D’Tigress Coach to the 2024 Paris Olympics being one the recipients.

She was adjudged the Best African Coach at the Olympics by ANOCA.

Her Trophy was received on her behalf by Gumel and was presented by the National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko.