The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the combined Confederation of Africa CAA U-18/U-20 Championships, holding in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has rolled out various sub-committees that will oversee the smooth running of the Games. The championships will run from July 16–20.

The LOC, headed by Hon. Bukola Olopade, who is also the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), reiterated its commitment to delivering a championship Nigerians and Africans would be proud of.

“The little time for preparations notwithstanding, we are committed to delivering a hitch-free CAA U-18/U-20 Championships,” he said.

“Members of the committees are professionals in their respective fields, and we expect them to live up to expectations,” Olopade added.

The committees that have already sprung into action include the Technical Sub-committee, headed by Olympian Enefiok Udo-Obong. Other members are Olawale Olatunji, Lekan Soetan, Olalekan Adebote, Tosin Solademi, Dr. Mrs. Grace Ataha, and Ashipa Abayomi.

The Accommodations Sub-committee has Musa Amadu as chairman. Tunde Aderibigbe, Yinka Titiloye, Derby Onuzulike, and Femi Jaiyesimi are members.

The Security Sub-committee has Olympian Fidelis Gadzama as chairman, with Dauda Omizi, Solomon Aliyu, Col. Abbas Mohammed, Dare Esan, Isiaku Abubakar, and Akinwunmi Fashake as members.

The Media and Publicity Sub-committee has Gowon Akpodonor as chairman, with Michael Azeez Ogunsiji, Ben Efe, Charles Ogundiya, Kola Daniel, Tobi Adepoju Ogajana, Arabirin Aderonke Atoyebi (co-opted member), Suleiman Pooja Adebayo, Chichi Nwoko (co-opted member), Mike Obasi, and Aaron Akerejoia as members.

The Protocols Sub-committee has Arabirin Aderonke Atoyebi as chairman, with Iyene Idiong, Sule Salabiu, a representative of Nigeria Immigration Services, and Ogun State as members.

Former Nigeria triple jumper Rosa Collins heads the Ceremonial/Entertainment Sub-committee, with Shola Ogundele, Oluyomi Sule, Ejiro Okurame, an Ogun State representative, and Mutiu Oluwa as members.

The Marketing, Branding and Communication Sub-committee has Chichi Nwoko as chairman and Osaze Ebueku (co-chairman). The members are Mirian Opara, Tendai Ruckwava, Melinda Lonbard, Munya Maraire, Marek Mill, and Seun Harper (Secretary).

The Volunteer Sub-committee has Jude Anyadufu as chairman, with Dr. Joseph Ogabor, Otunba Akin Akinbobola, Hon. Farouk Yarma, Ebidowei Oweifie, Abiodun Elegbede, Maria Wophill (co-opted member), and Enefiok Udo-Obong (co-opted member).

The Feeding Sub-committee has Babatunde Adeluola as chairman, with Yetunde Onilogbo, Ife Ogunlaja, and Lekan Aroyeun as members, while Folashade Falokun is secretary.

The Transport Sub-committee has Hon. Wasiu Isiaka as chairman, with Dr. Ademola Are, Abiodun Adebiyi, and Adeniyi Adeyemi as members, while Adewale Adedokun serves as secretary.

The Liaison Sub-committee has Maria Wophil as chairman, with Bamiduro Olumide, Oluode Olubunmi, and Ekanem Benedict as members, while Taldang Tanimu is secretary.

The Finance Sub-committee has Ladan Almustapha as chairman, with Ochigbo Ameh, Abi June Francis, and Ahmed Mohammed as members, while Joseph Peter is the secretary.

The Venue/Facilities Management Sub-committee has Hon. Bukola Olopade as chairman, with Dr. Emmanuel Igbinosa, Dr. Ademola Are, and Prince Tunji Onatolu as members.

The Medical Sub-committee has Dr. Paul Onyeudo as chairman, with Dr. ThankGod Coleman, Joseph Okoh, and two representatives of the Ogun State Government as members.

The Anti-Doping Sub-committee has Femi Ayorinde as chairman, with Fadeke Fadeyibi, Dr. Sam Ogbodeminu, a representative of the Ogun State Government, and Raphael Odo as secretary.

The Secretariat/Accreditation Sub-committee has Sagaya Abdulmumeen as chairman, with Abiola Odetola, Bola Alake, a representative of the Ogun State Government, and Ifeanyi Ossai as secretary.