NSC Appoints Nigerian-Canadian Renown Sports Journalist Adewale Ajayi As Diaspora Talent Discovery Committee Member
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 fo...