President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), Lekan Fatodu on Wednesday, has urged Nigeria’s four swimming representatives to compete with courage, discipline and determination as they prepare to represent the country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Fatodu gave the charge as the Nigerian quartet of Abduljabar Adama, Clinton Opute, Collins Ebinga and Dorcas Oka entered the final phase of preparations at a training camp in Aberdeen ahead of the Games, which will take place from July 23 to August 2.
He said the athletes had earned the opportunity to represent Nigeria through hard work and dedication and called on them to uphold the country’s image both in and out of the pool.
“You are carrying the hopes and aspirations of millions of Nigerians. Beyond competing for medals, you are ambassadors of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation and our great nation. Let your conduct, commitment and performances reflect the true Nigerian spirit,” Fatodu said.
Expressing confidence in the team’s readiness, the NAqF president noted that the training camp in Aberdeen had provided the swimmers with the ideal environment to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the multi-sport event.
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“We have confidence in your abilities and believe you have what it takes to win laurels for Nigeria. Stay focused, trust in your preparation and give your very best every time you step into the pool. The federation and the entire country are behind you,” he added.
Fatodu reaffirmed the federation’s commitment to developing aquatics in Nigeria, describing the Commonwealth Games as another opportunity for the country’s swimmers to showcase their progress while competing against some of the world’s best athletes.
According to him, success at the Games would not only be a personal milestone for the swimmers but would also inspire a new generation of athletes and further accelerate the growth of swimming in Nigeria.
The Nigerian quartet is expected to complete its training programme in Aberdeen before moving to Glasgow, where thousands of athletes from across the Commonwealth will compete, with Team Nigeria aiming for strong performances in the swimming events.
