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Gymnastics Federation President Commends NSC DG for Peaceful Resolution, Apologies for Miscommunication

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12 months ago

October 17, 2025

Joel Ajayi

Gymnastics Federation President Kelvin Erhunmwunse has commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) leadership, particularly Director-General Hon. Bukola Olopade, for resolving the internal discord within the Nigerian gymnastics community, praising his leadership prowess and crisis management techniques.

The NSC had convened a meeting with key stakeholders of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN) in Abuja on October 15, 2025, where consensus was reached to restore unity and progress in the sport.

Erhunmwunse emphasized the importance of effective communication between sports federations, the National Olympic Committee (NOC), and NSC leadership. “My earlier concerns against the DG’s position was driven by lack of communication and misinformation, but I thank the DG, NOC, and other stakeholders for taking their time to dispassionately look at the facts on the ground before resolving the issue by accommodating all concerned for the progress of sports in Nigeria.”

The GFN president praised the NSC, NOC, and Electoral Committee for handling the impasse professionally. He expressed gratitude to Olopade for his leadership in bringing peace and stability to the GFN. “I thank the NSC, NOC, Electoral Committee, and all stakeholders for their support. I appeal to the leadership of NOC and NSC to apply the same fairness with which the GFN issue was resolved in handling the Judo Federation impasse, and urge that we must, however, remain vigilant of some fifth columnists who are determined to undermine the good policies of the present administration under Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”He said.

Erhunmwunse also thanked Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade for their leadership and administrative expertise, particularly in hosting the international judges and coaches course of gymnastics earlier in the year.

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

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24 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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