NSC insists on inclusion of 14 Constituencies in all Sports Federations boards

By Jude Opara, Abuja

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reassured of its firm commitment to ensuring that the 14 recognized constituencies are fully represented on the boards of all Sports Federations in Nigeria.

In a statement on Wednesday, Director Press of the Commission, Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Ajayi, said the assurance follows consultations with key stakeholders ahead of the forthcoming National Sports Federations elections.

The Commission further emphasized that the democratic structure of sports administration in the country is anchored on inclusivity, fairness, and transparency, adding that no constituency will be left out in the composition of federation boards.

“The Commission reaffirms that these constituencies are indispensable pillars for the growth and governance of Nigerian sports, and their voices must be heard in decision-making at the highest level”.

The statement further quoted the Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade as saying that; “the strength of our sports Federations lies in representation. We want to therefore make it categorically clear that none of the 14 constituencies will be excluded from participating in the governance structure of any federation. Inclusiveness remains non-negotiable.”

The NSC, therefore, calls on Gymnastics, Judo, and Shooting Federations to get set for October 18, 2025 elections in Abuja.

While Judo and Gymnastics will do their zonal elections before the National elections, Shooting federation will go on to elect their President and Vice president respectively, having already concluded their zonal elections.

The 14 constituencies include zonal representatives six from the geopolitical zones of the country, one athletes’ representative, one Technical representative and one Military/Paramilitary Representative.

Others are; one NAWIS representative, one NAPHER- SD representative, one sponsor and one AFFAN representative.