The National Sports Commission (NSC) has constituted a high-level Diaspora Talent Discovery Committee, drawing on a pool of seasoned Nigerian sports professionals and stakeholders across the globe to strengthen talent identification and engagement beyond the country’s borders.
The Committee is chaired by UK-based sports administrator, Dr. Tunde Adelakun, who previously worked with the Nigeria national football team and the Benin national football team. His appointment was on the back of the NSC’s resolve to leverage global expertise to enhance Nigeria’s sports development framework.
In furtherance of this vision, the Commission has now unveiled the full membership of the Committee, comprising individuals with strong diaspora networks, influence, and proven track records in sports and related fields.
Members include respected sports journalist Colin Udoh, retired track and field star Olusoji Fasuba, former athlete Marilyn Okoro, table tennis legend Olufunke Oshonaike, and former Super Eagles midfielder Seyi Olofinjana.
Also serving on the Committee are former Nigeria international goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, UK-based sports development advocate Ahmed Muhammed, taekwondo athlete Jordan Joel, Mr. Oyilei Orode, Canada-based journalist Adewale Ajayi, Ayodele Ibidapo, journalist of repute based in United Kingdom and Clement Nwakpa, who will serve as the Committee’s Media Officer.
Leadership of the Committee is further strengthened with the appointment of Abigail Marshall Katung as First Vice Chairman, David Omigie as Second Vice Chairman, and former D’Tigress captain Sarah Ogoke as Third Vice Chairman.
The Diaspora Talent Discovery Committee is expected to play a pivotal role in identifying, engaging, and integrating Nigerian athletes in the diaspora into the country’s sports ecosystem, thereby expanding the nation’s talent pool and boosting international competitiveness.
