Sports
NSC Appoints Tunde Adelakun as Chairman, Diaspora Talents Discovery Committee
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
Sports
Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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