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NSC Appoints Tunde Adelakun as Chairman, Diaspora Talents Discovery Committee

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9 months ago

January 9, 2026

The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) has appointed seasoned sports technocrat, Tunde Adelakun as chairman of its newly established Diaspora Talents Discovery Committee.

Director General of the NSC, Honourable Bukola Olopade, who made the announcement on Wednesday, said the leadership of the commission, led by Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko, carefully selected Adelakun for his wealth of experience in sports, especially within the diaspora.

The DG noted that the committee is of great importance to the commission, as it will further strengthen the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria’s sports development through scientific approaches to achieving sustainable podium excellence.

“Myself and Mallam Shehu Dikko are very excited with the direction we are heading to ensure we harness all the resources we have as a country, both at home and abroad, to achieve sports excellence, and this committee will take care of the diaspora aspect.”

“Adelakun, with his rich diaspora network and connections, will help us to get thousands of our sons and daughters willing to represent our great country with pride and dignity,” he said.

The newly appointed Chairman, Tunde Adelakun, said the appointment means a lot to him and described the initiative as one that will change the landscape of Nigerian sports.

“This is a case of adopting international best practices to harness all the resources, both at home and abroad, to attain sporting excellence.

“We have a lot of Nigerians in the diaspora who are willing to compete for the country, and our job is mainly to create that smooth platform for them to feel that homely welcome.”

SIGNED:

Dr. Mrs. Kehinde Ajayi, FCAI, ANIPR
Director, Information and Public Relations
National Sports Commission
January 9, 2026

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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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