ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially inaugurated a 13-member Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the West African Para Games 2025, scheduled to hold in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from November 26 to December 4, 2025.
The initiative is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision to make Nigeria a preferred destination for international sporting events, under the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria’s Sports Economy (RHINSE).
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According to the NSC, the newly formed committee will be chaired by Achakpo Victor, who has been tasked with ensuring the successful hosting and coordination of the first-ever West African Para Games (Zones A and B).
Nigeria Strengthens Sports Hosting Capacity
Speaking on the development, the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, reiterated the Commission’s commitment to improving the standards of sports administration and event hosting in Nigeria.
“We have achieved commendable successes with major international events hosted this year, including the CAA U18/U20 Athletics Championship in Abeokuta and the National Sports Festival. The West African Para Games will further showcase Nigeria’s readiness to host world-class competitions,” Olopade said.
Olopade also appreciated the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria (PCN) for its partnership in bringing the event to Nigeria, noting that PCN President Sunday Odebode played a significant role in securing hosting rights for the country.
“We are working hand in hand with the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria, and we are confident that para-athletes from across West Africa will enjoy a world-class experience in Abeokuta,” he added.
Full List of LOC Members for West African Para Games 2025
The members of the Local Organising Committee include Babatunde Adeluola, Adesiyan Abimbola, Musa Mustapha, Fayigbe Olubusiyi, and Kelechi Onwudiwe.
Others are Michael Obasi, Deji Aladegbemi, Muhammed Amin Mahmud, Joy Mayaki, Henrietta Ehiobor, and Hauwa Sulaibu, while Suleiman Isah will serve as the committee’s secretary.
Abeokuta Set to Host Para-Athletes from Across West Africa
The West African Para Games 2025 in Abeokuta is expected to attract elite para-athletes from several countries within West Africa’s Zones A and B.
The event will promote inclusion, regional unity, and the development of para-sports across the continent.
The competition also reinforces Nigeria’s leadership role in African sports development, as the NSC continues to invest in infrastructure, athlete welfare, and international collaboration to elevate the country’s sporting profile.
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