Newly elected President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria ( KBFN ), Mrs, Fausat Dehinde Yekini, has outlined her main priorities for the federation as she hits the ground running.
Popularly refered to as “Iyalaje World Wide”, Mrs Yekini who is the chairperson of the Kogi State Karate Association, where she was spotlighted before climbing the ladder to be the President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria, has indeed been a solid rock behind the development of Karate in Nigeria.
As a business tycoon who shuttles the United States of America occasionally, Mrs Fausat Dehinde Yekini from Kogi State North Central, is a great lover of Martial Arts ( Combat ) hence her great support for sport in the country.
Based on the above facts, the newly elected Karate Federation President said her primary focus is grassroot development which will aid in establishing dynamic culture for Karate in Nigeria.
According to her, Nigeria has what it takes to rule the entire continent when it comes to Karate because of the abundant talents talents we have. ” If properly harnessed, there is no doubt that the country will be the mecca of Karate Sport in Africa.
On funding, the President pleaded with the private sector to keep investing in sport so that together, we can raise the bar having realized that government can not go it alone.
She praised the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC ) for conducting what she described as a flawless election and prayed that the system be sustained.
Mrs Fausat Dehinde Yekini, defeated Engr. Chukwudi Dimkpa from South South by 8 votes to 5 to emerge victorious as the President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria at an election that also involved other Federations on Saturday 25 October, 2025 at the package “B” of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
