By Ado Salisu
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated the boards of four national sports federations, charging members to uphold accountability, demonstrate diligence and prioritise the development of Nigerian sports.
The inauguration ceremony, held on Thursday in Abuja, brought together the newly appointed presidents, secretaries-general and board members of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Nigeria Arm Wrestling Federation, Nigeria Padel Federation and Nigeria Fencing Federation.
Director-General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, urged the appointees to regard their appointments as a call to national service and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the growth of their respective sporting disciplines.
He stressed the need for the new boards to uphold accountability, work collectively and place the interests of athletes and Nigerian sports above personal considerations.
“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.
He added that the federations were expected to establish clear priorities and deliver measurable progress in administration, talent development and performance at national and international competitions.
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Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha was inaugurated as President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, with Rita Mosindi appointed Secretary-General.
Engr. Samuel Olatunji Jackson was inaugurated as President of the Nigeria Arm Wrestling Federation, while Ms. Dorathy Okpo Benard will serve as Secretary-General.
At the Nigeria Padel Federation, Rt. Hon. Jimi Benson was inaugurated as President, with Israel Inwang appointed Secretary-General.
Mr. Adeyinka Samuel was inaugurated as President of the Nigeria Fencing Federation, alongside Javan Bernard as Secretary-General.
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Olopade emphasised that effective federation administration was essential to identifying and nurturing talent, expanding grassroots participation and improving Nigeria’s competitiveness across different sporting disciplines.
He urged the newly inaugurated boards to build on existing foundations, strengthen athlete development programmes and create opportunities for Nigerian athletes to excel at regional, continental and global competitions.