The Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN) Board has approved the creation of a Nigerian Karate League alongside several committees and commissions to strengthen the sport’s administration and technical development.
The resolutions were reached at the Board’s first meeting under President Dr Chukwudi Dimkpa on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Check-Inn Hotel in Wuse II, Abuja.
Dimkpa, in his opening remarks, described the meeting as a significant move towards repositioning the Federation, while calling for unity, professionalism, accountability and compliance with the KFN Constitution.
Florrie Omueti was named chairman of the Marketing, Sponsorship, Partnership and Finance Committee, while Zainab Saleh will head the Organising, Competition and Welfare Committee. Bashari Maizari will chair the Ethics and Disciplinary Committee, with Oluwasogo Ogunleye leading the Youth, School Sports and Women Committee.
James Aina was appointed chairman of the Technical Committee, while Olusegun Akinola will head the Nigeria Karate Referee Commission.
The Board also approved the Nigeria Karate Coaches Association, Nigeria Para-Karate Commission, National Grading/Homologation Committee, Nigeria University Karate Association and Nigerian Karate League Commission. Amakiri Oruamabo, who was co-opted into the Board, will chair the league commission.
The Board also lifted Dave Jegede’s suspension, restoring him to full Federation activities and appointing him Technical Director.
Ohis Asein, Chief Executive Officer of FAKS Media, was appointed Head of Media of the Federation.
