Athletics has the power to boost Nigerian sports economy, says Okon
The technical director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Gabriel Okon, has enthused that athletics can strongly and favourably impact on the Nigerian sports economy. Okon, who just returned from the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, noted that Nigeria is endowed with numerous talented athletes that are making positive strides in promoting the country's image internationally. The former Nigeria International athlete, has therefore, called on the National Sports Commission (NSC) to take concrete steps in providing sufficient financial support for the development of these athletes. "As of today, Tobi Amusan, Nigeria's 100mH World Champion, holds a record time of (12:12s.) by propagating Amusan's achievement, Nigeria can encourage others to take up sports but this endeavor requires substantial funding,” said the former sprinter.“ "Examples from South Africa, Jamaica, and other nations demonstrate how world-class athletes can drive sports developme...