The Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, says its annual general Congress earlier fixed to hold later this month in Bauchi, Bauchi State will now take place in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state.

 

In a letter dated Thursday, January 5, 2023, and addressed to State Athletics Associations, Rita Mosindi, Secretary General of the federation, says the Congress will now hold a week later than the earlier rescheduled date of Saturday, January 21, 2023.

 

“I am directed to inform you that the postponed Athletics Federation of Nigeria Annual General Congress scheduled to hold on Saturday, January 21, 2023, in Bauchi has been rescheduled to hold in Jalingo, Taraba state,” the letter stated.

 

The AFN also revealed accommodation and transport subsidies would be provided for congress members viz chairpersons of the 36 state athletics association and Abuja or their secretary.

 

Last December, the Congress was billed to hold in Asaba, Delta state, on the sidelines of the 21st National Sports Festival but was first shifted to Bauchi and now Jalingo.

 

The Congress is expected to deliberate and approve the federation’s program of activities for the 2023 athletics season.

 

The Congress is expected to be chaired by Tonobok Okowa, president of the federation, who is also likely to present a detailed account of his stewardship in the last year.