The National Sports Commission (NSC) has approved changes to the administrative structure of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), with Israel Iwang removed as AFN Secretary and Olubunmi Oluode appointed as his replacement.
Key Highlights
- Israel Iwang has been removed as AFN Secretary following an administrative restructuring.
- Olubunmi Oluode has been appointed as the new AFN Secretary.
- Oluode is expected to oversee the federation’s day-to-day secretariat operations and administrative affairs.
- The change is part of a wider National Sports Commission restructuring of sports federations.
- The reforms are being implemented under NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko and Director-General Bukola Olopade.
- The NSC is reassessing administrative structures across several national sports federations.
- The reforms are aimed at improving administrative efficiency, investment and sports development in Nigeria.
Israel Iwang Removed as AFN Secretary
Israel Iwang has been removed from his position as Secretary of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) following an administrative decision approved by the National Sports Commission.
The development forms part of broader changes being introduced across Nigeria’s national sports federations as the NSC moves to strengthen their administrative operations.
Iwang had served as the federation’s secretary, a role responsible for coordinating important administrative and secretariat activities of the AFN.
Olubunmi Oluode Appointed New AFN Secretary
Following Iwang’s removal, Olubunmi Oluode has been appointed to take over as AFN Secretary.
Oluode is expected to assume responsibility for the federation’s day-to-day secretariat operations, including administrative coordination and other activities required for the effective running of the federation.
His appointment comes at a time when the NSC is seeking to improve the management structures of Nigeria’s sporting federations.
NSC Restructures Sports Federation Secretariats
The change at the AFN is part of a wider administrative restructuring being implemented by the National Sports Commission.
Under the leadership of Chairman Shehu Dikko and Director-General Bukola Olopade, the commission has reportedly reassigned secretaries across several national sports federations.
The exercise is aimed at strengthening the administrative structures supporting Nigeria’s various sporting bodies.
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Why Is the NSC Changing Federation Secretaries?
The NSC says the reforms are intended to improve administrative efficiency and accountability within the country’s sports federations.
The commission also wants stronger federation structures capable of attracting greater corporate and private-sector investment into Nigerian sports.
The broader objective is to improve the management of sports federations and contribute to the development of a more sustainable Nigerian sports economy.
New Phase for Nigerian Athletics Administration
Oluode’s appointment marks a new phase in the administrative management of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria.
Attention will now shift to how the new secretary manages the federation’s secretariat and coordinates its administrative activities.
The restructuring comes as Nigerian athletics continues to prepare athletes and teams for major national, continental and international competitions.
The NSC’s wider administrative reforms are expected to remain focused on improving the effectiveness of Nigeria’s sports federations and creating stronger structures for the development of sports in the country.
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