Sports

Professor Oladipo Emerges as Sports Science President

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1 year ago

May 15, 2025

A new era has dawned at the Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine with the election of a new executive committee led by Professor I. O. Oladipo.

This leadership change was formalized during the association’s recent conference held at the University of Ibadan.

Professor Oladipo emerged victorious over his rival, Professor Ochuko Nabofa, in a keenly contested election. Other elected officials include Professor Dominic Leah Oluwafunmilola, who emerged unopposed as Vice President; Dr. Boluwaji G. Jaiyesimi, who was elected as General Secretary; and Mr. Taiwo Abdulkarim, who will serve as the Assistant General Secretary.

Additionally, Professor M. H. Darma was returned unopposed as Treasurer, while Dr. Victor Ogunleye was elected as the Public Relations Officer of the association.

The election was one of the key highlights of the 2025 Conference themed “Shaping Humans and Society through Science and Medicine of Sports.”
In his acceptance speech, Professor Oladipo pledged to run an inclusive administration, aimed at positioning the association at the pinnacle of professional bodies in Nigeria.

The keynote address at the conference was delivered by Professor Emmanuel Igoh Odokuma, Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka. He expressed concern over the increasing rate of mental illness in the country and emphasized the importance of sports in alleviating stress, emotional trauma, and other mental health disorders.

Professor Odokuma highlighted that sporting activities contribute to reducing stress and enhancing longevity. He urged all levels of government to invest in and promote sports among citizens to help improve public health and life expectancy.

“We explored how medicine and science can shape the future of sports and discussed key issues such as humanity, science, and mental health,” he noted. “In managing psychiatric conditions like depression, sports play a vital role. Beyond health, sports also offer significant economic benefits,” he concluded.

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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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7 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

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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