Caretaker Committee Established for Nigeria Judo Federation

The National Sports Commission has established a caretaker committee for the Nigeria Judo Federation following the dissolution of the Federation’s board by the International Judo Federation. This decision, made under Section 16 of the National Sports Commission Act, 2023, is effective immediately.

The six-member committee, chaired by Sheriff Hammed, includes members Ekuta Ewa, Sule Musa, Bashir Bassey, Oladipupo Idowu, and Secretary Amayo Ngozi. The committee is tasked with managing the day-to-day operations of the Federation and implementing necessary reforms to ensure proper administration.

Key responsibilities include amending the Federation’s constitution to align with International Judo Federation requirements, convening an Annual General Meeting to approve the amendments, and organizing elections during the transitional period. The committee is expected to ensure a smooth transition to the newly elected board once elections are completed.

The Commission emphasized the importance of diligence, transparency, and collaboration with stakeholders in promoting judo in Nigeria. This arrangement will remain until the electoral process concludes.