NSC Inaugurates Four Sports Federation Boards, Charges Members on Accountability
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated the boards of four national sports federations, charging the new members to demonstrate diligence, accountability and commitment to national duty.
At the inauguration held Thursday in Abuja, the
Director General of the Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, said the appointments should be seen as a call to service and an opportunity to contribute to the growth of Nigerian sports.
“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,” Olopade said.
“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.”
He added that effective federation administration remains essential to identifying and nurturing talent, improving competitiveness and sustaining Nigeria’s progress across sporting disciplines.
In a statement, Kola Daniels, Special Assistant on Media, Office of the Director General, (NSC) said the four federations are the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Nigeria Arm Wrestling Federation, Nigeria Padel Federation and Nigeria Fencing Federation.
At the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha was inaugurated as President, with Rita Mosindi as Secretary General.
Engr. Samuel Olatunji Jackson was inaugurated as President of the Nigeria Arm Wrestling Federation, with Ms. Dorathy Okpo Benard as Secretary General.
Rt. Hon. Jimi Benson will lead the Nigeria Padel Federation as President, with Israel Inwang as Secretary General.
Mr. Adeyinka Samuel was inaugurated as President of the Nigeria Fencing Federation, with Javan Bernard as Secretary General.
The Commission charged the new boards to build on existing foundations, strengthen grassroots participation, improve athlete development and enhance Nigeria’s representation at regional, continental and global competitions.
