The Technical Director of the Nigerian Shooting Sports Federation (NSSF), Mr. KC Wilson, has expressed satisfaction with the level of competition and technological advancement witnessed at the ongoing National Sports Festival, noting significant improvements in athletes’ performance and infrastructure.
Speaking at the shooting range during the festival, Mr. Wilson commended the athletes for their resilience and growth despite the challenges posed by limited training equipment.
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He noted that the introduction of Electronic Scoring Targets (EST) has significantly enhanced transparency and accuracy in the sport.
“Everything is electronically monitored,” Wilson stated. “With EST, what you shoot is what you score—there’s no room for manipulation.
The system picks the exact point of impact with high precision, just like a landmine sensor.”
Highlighting standout performances, he praised female athlete Zena Ise, who recorded an impressive score of 600.4—an Olympic qualifying standard.
“She hit no less than a perfect 10 in all her 60 shots. That level of precision is unprecedented, especially for a female shooter. It shows the sport is breaking barriers,” Wilson added.
Wilson also emphasized the need for continuous training of technical personnel to operate and maintain the EST equipment.
Plans are underway to decentralize training across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones to reduce logistical costs and boost local technical capacity.
Looking ahead, Wilson revealed that the federation is prioritizing grassroots development to unearth and nurture young talent. “We can’t keep focusing only on major cities.
There are 13 and 14-year-olds in rural communities scoring over 500 with minimal resources. These are the future of Nigerian shooting sports,” he said.
The federation also plans to introduce the sport in schools nationwide and offer scholarships to promising talents.
“Our goal is to turn shooting into a tool for social transformation—to bring youth out of negativity and help them find purpose through sport,” Wilson concluded.
With increased investment in equipment, grassroots outreach, and international-standard training, the NSSF is positioning Nigeria as a rising force in global shooting sports.
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