Sports
NSC and NFF agree on a One year tenure extension for Supporters Club IMC
The National Sports Commission, NSC, and the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, have agreed for a one year Tenure Extension for the Supporter’s Club Interim Management Committee, IMC, after which a General Election will take place.
The decision was reached on Tuesday after a fruitful meeting held by the Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade and stakeholders of the various factional Supporters Groups.
The NSC and NFF agreed that the IMC led by Prince Vincent Okumagba will not stay beyond the agreed one year in office before an Election will be conducted.
It was also concluded and agreed upon by all the stakeholders that no member of the current IMC will take part in the General election that will be held next year.
The DG reinstated that all the various groups of the supporters club will only be recognised by the Commission under the current umbrella of the IMC.
” We cannot tell all of you to go deregister your various groups because we don’t have that Power but we are very deliberate to ensure we have one collective indivisible group that will at all times speak one voice, sing one song for the supporters club rather than having many factions of the Supporters club”.
” This is why the Commission under the Chairmanship of Mallam Shehu Dikko and myself as DG, will only recognise the Supporters club under the IMC in all the activities of the various Sports Federations including Football as far as they are representing Nigeria at International Competitions”.
The meeting was attended by officials of the different Supporters Groups including Prince Vincent Okumagba, who is the Chairman of the IMC, Peter Abraham, the IMC Vice Chairman, Hon Sunny Gudlong, the Secretary of the IMC while Prince Abayomi Ogunjinmi and Rev Sam Ikpia joined virtually via audio call.
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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