Nigeria Aquatics Federation President Chamberlain Dunkwu Dies

Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu, the President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAQF), passed away on Saturday morning. His death was announced following a swimming competition aimed at discovering young talent, scheduled to take place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

The Nigerian sports community is in deep mourning over Dunkwu's passing, who was known for his passion and advocacy for the development of aquatic sports in Nigeria. He was recognized for his tireless commitment to nurturing young talent and revitalizing the federation's initiatives aimed at grassroots development and stronger institutional partnerships.

Dunkwu had recently been elected as NAQF president and had led a delegation of aquatic stakeholders to the naval headquarters in Abuja just days before his death. His contributions to the Nigerian sports sector and public service will be long remembered, leaving a significant void within the Nigeria Aquatics Federation and the broader sports community.

Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the federation and family.