The 2025 edition of the National Engineering Games (NEGG) flagged off on Saturday with the Habu Gumel NSE Olympic Marathon in Abuja, officially marking the beginning of this year’s Games.
The marathon, which started at 7:00 a.m., was flagged off by the President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, who also unveiled the official mascot for the Games.
Speaking at the event, NSE President described the Games as a strategic platform to promote wellness, social bonding, and professional networking among Engineers, government officials, private sector stakeholders, and the diplomatic corps.
“This year’s Games are dedicated to Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, FNSE, FAEng, OON, a respected past President of NSE and current President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee,” she said. “We’re proud to introduce the Habu Gumel NSE Olympic Marathon as a tribute to his remarkable contributions to both Engineering and sports development.”
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Malam Shehu Dikko, FNIS, also attended the event. He commended the NSE and advocated for more inter-professional sporting collaborations.
Engr. Gumel, visibly moved by the recognition, thanked the Society and praised its leadership. He also pledged support for future collaborations between the engineering profession and Nigerian sports institutions.
Chairman of the NEGG Games Committee, Engr. Olaolu Ogunduyile, FNSE, thanked the honouree and expressed confidence in a successful rollout of the remaining activities.
With the marathon concluded, NEGG 2025 continues in full gear, featuring various athletic and recreational events aimed at strengthening unity and well-being among Nigeria’s Engineering professionals.