Sports
National Aquatic Federation Join forces with world Aquatics To Host Level 2 Coaching Clinic
Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Aquatic Federation of Nigeria (NAqF) in collaboration with the World Aquatics will be Conducting a National Level 2 Coaches Clinic.
The Coaching Course which is Facilitated by CEDRIC FINCH will take place at The Swimming pool of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
With registration ended at 12 Noon on Friday 13 the of June 2024, 49 Coaches across the Federation will be participating in the Training sessions which will be both Practical and theoretical.
Speaking ahead of the Program The President of the Federation Chief Mrs Chinonye Daphey Aliyu explained the aim of organising events like this is to equip coaches across the Nation with the required skills and bring them up to speed with modern trends and and the ever changing rules and regulations that govern the sports
The Event will run from the 19th – 22nd of June 2025
Sports
Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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