Celebration in Nigeria marks arrival of Olympic torch in UK

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A replica of the Olympic torch during celebrations in Abuja.

02/08

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Deputy British High Commissioner, Giles Lever addressing the audience during celebrations in Abuja, to mark the Olympic torch's arrival in The UK today.

03/08

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Senator Adamu Ibrahim Gimba, chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, addresses the audience.

04/08

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Mr. Muyiwa Tokunbo Oyetunji, Director, Sports planning addressing the audience during celebrations in Abuja, to mark the Olympic torch's arrival in The UK today.

05/08

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Pupils from Government Secondary School Nyanyan, Abuja, present a dramatic dance performance during the celebrations.

06/08

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Pupils from Government Secondary School Nyanyan, Abuja, present a dramatic dance performance during the celebrations.

07/08

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National Olympic Committee Chairman Sani Ndanusa handing the olympic torch to the Deputy British High Commissioner Giles Lever during celebrations.

08/08

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Engr. Sani Ndanusa, National Olympic Committee Chairman, addressing the audience during celebrations in Abuja, to mark the Olympic torch's arrival in The UK today.

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The British High Commission, National Sports Commission and Nigeria Olympic Committee host a celebration to mark the arrival of the 2012 Olympic torch in the UK.