NAqF's Taiwo Orise Endorses Young Swimmer Dumuje for Olympics

Taiwo Orise, the Secretary-General of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), has expressed strong support for 15-year-old swimmer Dumuje, who has been shortlisted to represent Nigeria at the Youth Olympic Games. Orise praised Dumuje's natural talent, commitment, and steady improvement despite facing limited training facilities and fewer competition opportunities.

He noted that Dumuje trains under a poorly equipped coach and in an environment with competitions held quarterly rather than weekly. Orise highlighted the swimmer's rigorous daily routine, which includes training before and after school, and his ambition to compete at the Youth Olympic Games since the age of 12.

Orise is confident in Dumuje's potential to win a medal, stating he would choose him as the top Nigerian swimmer capable of reaching the podium, despite the Youth Olympics being primarily for athletes up to 18 years old. Dumuje has represented Nigeria in various international competitions, including the Africa Youth Games, where he won a bronze medal.