Sports
British Cycling, Lagos Sports Commission Partner for Knowledge Exchange and Capacity Building
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has strengthened its global sports drive and agenda with a high-level diplomatic engagement as the delegation from British Cycling paid a working visit to the Commission, reinforcing LSSC’s commitment to leveraging sports as an instrument for diplomacy, institutional learning, and sustainable development.
The delegation, led by Ms. Amy Gardner, Sport and Participation Director at British Cycling, held discussions with the management of the Commission on areas of collaboration, with emphasis on knowledge exchange and skill transfer aimed at enhancing technical capacity and the cycling culture in Lagos State.
Speaking during the visit, the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, described the engagement as a deliberate and outcome-focused step in Lagos State’s broader sports development strategy.
“Sports has become a powerful tool for diplomacy and development,” Fatodu said. “Our commitment to knowledge exchange and skill transfer with British Cycling is intentional and practical.
“It is about strengthening our technical capacity, deepening institutional competence, and ensuring that global best practices are adapted in ways that deliver measurable value for athletes, coaches, sports administrators, and cyclists in Lagos, to impact sports, recreation, and urban mobility.”
Fatodu also attributed the Commission’s growing international outlook and readiness for credible partnerships to the strong policy direction, institutional support, and enabling environment provided by the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration, stating that this has created the confidence and capacity for Lagos to engage credibly with international partners and pursue excellence across the sports value chain.
In her remarks, Gardner commended the Commission for its openness to collaboration, noting that British Cycling was keen on partnerships and collaboration that promote value exchange through shared learning, commercial opportunities and sustainable development.
“We are impressed by the ambition and clarity of purpose shown by the Lagos State Sports Commission,” she said. “There is clear potential for knowledge sharing and skill transfer that can support participation, develop people, and contribute to the long-term growth of cycling.”
The British Cycling delegation expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, noting Lagos State’s growing reputation as a progressive force in African sports. They commended the Lagos State Sports Commission’s professionalism and strategic vision, highlighting the potential for Lagos to become a continental leader in cycling development.
Both parties agreed to formalise the partnership through a structured framework that will include exchange programmes, technical workshops, and collaborative action on sports development.
As Lagos State continues to strengthen its position as a global sports destination, this collaboration with British Cycling represents a strategic step toward achieving international standards in cycling while reinforcing the state’s commitment to using sports as a vehicle for youth empowerment, international cooperation, and national pride.
Sports
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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