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The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, and the Director General, Bukola Olopade, are in Glasgow, Scotland, leading Team Nigeria’s campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Games will flag off today.
The duo spearhead Nigeria’s participation at the Games following the charge delivered on behalf of President Bola Tinubu by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, during the official send-off ceremony for Team Nigeria in Abuja.
Delivering the President’s message, Gbajabiamila urged the athletes to compete with courage and determination, assuring them of the full support of the Federal Government.
“Go out there, win medals, and wait for a grateful nation to reward you. The President is solidly behind you. He wants you to make Nigeria proud by winning laurels,” he charged.
In Glasgow, Dikko is leading Nigeria’s engagements at the Commonwealth Games Federation and ministerial meetings, representing the country’s interests at the highest policy and administrative levels while providing strategic leadership for Team Nigeria.
Olopade is serving as Nigeria’s Chief de Mission, overseeing the day-to-day management of the Nigerian delegation, including the welfare of athletes and officials.
With Team Nigeria now fully settled in the Games Village and competition underway, the Commission remains confident that the combination of meticulous preparation, enhanced athlete welfare and unwavering presidential support will inspire the nation’s athletes to deliver another memorable Commonwealth Games performance.
Nigeria will be represented by 72 athletes across 10 sports, where they will be competing for glory and honours in athletics, 3×3 basketball, judo, boxing, track cycling, weightlifting, swimming, parapowerlifting, 3×3 wheelchair basketball and para athletics.
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