Okowa emerges president of Africa athletics region 2 in Ghana | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News ⚠️
Okowa, who is the chairman of Delta Sports Commission, beat Vierin DeGon of Benin Republic 9-6 in a second round of voting.
Two other Nigerians, Omatseye Nesiama, and Maria Wophill, who were earlier reported to be in the race for Auditor and Council member respectively did not contest in yesterday’s election. Speaking with The Guardian shortly after the victory yesterday, Okowa said: “I am grateful to God and all those who made this victory possible. This will surely spur me to do more for athletics, not only in Nigeria but in West Africa and the entire African continent.”
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