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Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei Joins Nigerian Tennis Board as NSC’s Sponsor/Philanthropist Nominee

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12 months ago

October 22, 2025

Cyril Ogar
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially nominated Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Victor Ochei to serve on the Board of the Nigeria Tennis Federation in the capacity of Sponsor/Philanthropist.

This was confirmed in a letter dated October 20th, 2025, personally signed by the Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade.
The letter affirms Ochei’s nomination to the Sponsorship/Philanthropy seat, one of the fourteen (14) distinct constituencies that make up the National Sports Federation Board.

In the letter, Hon. Olopade stated: “I am pleased to inform you that the National Sports Commission has officially nominated you to occupy the esteemed position of Sponsor/Philanthropist on the National Board of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, for the 2025–2029 term. Your nomination is a testament to your valuable contributions and unwavering commitment to the development of sports in Nigeria. Congratulations on this achievement.”

At a time when the future of Nigerian sports hinges on private sector involvement and credible leadership, Ochei’s nomination reflects a strategic move to reinvigorate sports governance with individuals who possess not only a passion for sports but also a proven track record of philanthropy, sponsorship, and developmental impact.

Before the nomination, Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Victor Ochei is widely recognized for his impactful and sustained contributions to sports development in Nigeria, particularly in table tennis.

Over the past five years (2021–2025), he has committed close to ₦200 million to the sponsorship of the annual DavNotch Open Tennis Championship, a flagship event in Nigeria’s tennis calendar.

His passion for the sport is further exemplified by his role as an Audemars Piguet Ambassador and his consistent attendance at the four annual Grand Slam tennis tournaments for over a decade.
Beyond tennis, Ochei has shown a broad commitment to grassroots sports development.

He sponsors the Onicha-Olona Unity Cup, an annual football tournament in Delta State, now in its fifth year.

The Delta State Born also constructed the Donald Ochei Mini-Stadium in his hometown, Onicha-Olona, Aniocha North LGA, Delta State—a community sports infrastructure project that has been widely praised and emulated

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

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10 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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