Tokyo 2025: NSC to resolve AFN challenges at World Athletics Championships
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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has intervened to resolve recent challenges in Team Nigeria’s camp at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
Led by Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade, the NSC ensured the prompt payment of all athletes’ allowances and bonuses in Tokyo.
Olopade, who met with athletes and officials of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to prioritising the welfare of athletes. He also addressed outstanding issues between the AFN and the athletes, expressing optimism for improved collaboration going forward.
“The mandate given to us by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is to prioritize the welfare of every Nigerian representing the nation, and that is why I am here,” Olopade said.
He urged the athletes to remain patriotic in both performance and conduct, noting that they serve as ambassadors of Nigeria to the world.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s rising star, Kanyinsola Ajayi, made history in Tokyo by reaching the men’s 100m final, the nation’s first appearance in 18 years.
Tobi Amusan also secured silver in the women’s 100m hurdles, clocking 12.24 seconds.
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