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Olumide oyedeji elected as chairman Nigeria Athletes Commission
Olympian Olumide Oyedeji who was appointed by Nigeria Olympic Committee NOC in 2019 was on Tuesday elected as the Chairman of Nigeria Athletes Commission NAC.
He was elected unopposed with 29 votes out of 30 votes casted at media center of Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja.
Others member elected are Henry Okorie who polled 20 votes as Volleyball mem Emmanuel Jatto scored 20 votes while Blessing Onyeali polled 16 votes.
While congratulated newly elected member of the commission the NOC Engr. Habu Gumel who was represented by Dr Ademola Are charged the new exco to represent athletes well in the interest of Nigeria sports
According to him take athletes our children for the growth and development of sports in the country.
“Don’t be discourage, the journey is not smooth, represent athletes well, interface with NOC they will listen to you.
“Athletes Commission need to come together especially on the area of harassment, drug abuse and and others ugly incident that use to be happen among the athletes.”
He charged all stakeholders to work together in the interest of Sports.
Speaking on the victory, elated Oyedeji said it’s a big task for me tough challenge for him and he will not leave any stone unturned for the betterment of all athletes.
“We will ensure that athlete voice are heard, we will promote the interest of athletes in sports, we will make them involved in policy and decision making that represent the interest of the athletes and Nigeria sports at large.”
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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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