NSC DG Bukola Olopade congratulates PCN President Sunday Odebode over re-election into AfPC Board:

The Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has congratulated the President of the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria, PCN, Sunday Odebode, over his re-election as the President of the West Africa Paralympic Committee and newly elected board member of the Africa Paralympic Committee (AfPC).

The election held in Accra, Ghana also saw the emergence of another Nigerian Suleiman Isah as the new Treasurer of the Africa Paralympic Committee (AfPC).

The DG said this is another international milestone for Nigeria Sports which is worthy of celebrating and it is a testament to the enabling environment the Sports Commission is creating for both Nigerian Athletes and Administrators to excel on the global stage

" I must commend Sunday Odebode for his re-election as the President of the West Africa Paralympic committee and it only shows that he has been doing a very good job of promoting and developing para-sports in the West Africa sub region".

" Sunday Odebode is a Sports administrator par excellence who has a special passion for Para-sports and as the President of the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria, he has successfully raised the bar of professionalism and Podium performance of  Nigeria Para-athletes".

" I also want to commend Suleiman Isah for his election as the new Treasurer of the AfPC and urge himself and Sunday Odebode to use their new positions to promote Nigerian sports on the continent and collaborate more with the NSC to promote the renewed hope agenda of Nigerian sports as mandated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR", the DG stated.

The Election in Ghana which brought together delegates from across the continent, reaffirmed Nigeria's fast growing influence and leadership within the African Paralympic family.

Nigeria remains one of the most successful African countries and occupies a key strategic position within the International Olympic Movement.

SIGNED;

Kola Daniel,

S.A Media,

Office of the Director General, NSC.

November 10th 2025

Location: Accra, Ghana

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