The National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated the boards of four national sports federations, urging members to prioritise accountability and effective leadership in advancing Nigerian sports.
Speaking at Thursday’s ceremony in Abuja, NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade described the appointments as a responsibility to serve athletes and promote the country’s sporting development.
“These appointments come with a responsibility to serve diligently, uphold the highest standards of accountability and put the interests of our athletes and Nigerian sports first.
“We expect the new boards to work as a team, develop clear priorities and deliver measurable progress in their respective sports. Our goal is to build stronger federations that can nurture talent, compete successfully and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports,” Olopade said.
He stressed that sound administration was vital to discovering talent, strengthening competitiveness and sustaining Nigeria’s progress across sporting disciplines.
The newly inaugurated boards are those of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Nigeria Arm Wrestling Federation, Nigeria Padel Federation and Nigeria Fencing Federation.
Dr Mustapha Abdullahi will lead basketball, with Rita Mosindi as secretary-general. Engr. Samuel Jackson heads arm wrestling, alongside secretary-general Dorothy Benard. Rt. Hon. Jimi Benson leads padel, with Israel Inwang as secretary-general, while Adeyinka Samuel heads fencing, supported by secretary-general Javan Bernard.
The commission charged the boards to expand grassroots participation, improve athlete development and strengthen Nigeria’s performance at regional, continental and international competitions.
