Nigeria’s shooting sport may finally be on the brink of long-awaited stability as newly elected Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation president, Commodore Shettima Mohammed, has vowed to unite a federation long crippled by internal battles, factional disputes, and lingering distrust among its members.
For years, the shooting federation has been notorious for infighting, boardroom wars and repeated leadership crises that stalled progress and hindered athlete development.
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But Mohammed, a respected military officer and administrator, says that era is now over — and a “new dawn” is officially underway.
Speaking after his election, Mohammed said unifying the federation is his number one priority, insisting that no meaningful progress can be achieved if the sport continues to suffer from division and ego-driven power struggles.
He promised to bring all aggrieved parties to the table, restore internal harmony and rebuild a functional administrative structure that puts athletes — not personal interests — at the centre of decision-making.
Mohammed also outlined an ambitious plan for restructuring and modernising the sport over the next few years. The blueprint includes developing standardised shooting facilities across the country, introducing long-term grassroots programmes, and ensuring Nigerian shooters receive regular international exposure. He declared that the federation can no longer operate like an outdated institution while the rest of the world advances rapidly.
Crucially, the new president pledged greater accountability, stressing that every official and coach will be evaluated strictly by performance, productivity and measurable results.
He promised that athletes will enjoy improved welfare packages, better equipment and access to world-class training environments — a stark departure from the chronic neglect that has plagued the sport for years.
Mohammed ended by assuring Nigerians that the shooting federation is entering a period of stability, professionalism and renewed purpose. “This is a new beginning,” he said. “We will rebuild trust, restore credibility, and return Nigeria to the forefront of African shooting sports.”
