Aspirants wishing to contest for elections into 18 sporting federations can now pick up their forms and submit same to the secretariat of each sporting federations.
A statement from the secretary of the Electoral Committee, Rita Mosindi said the approved nomination form will be available for collection and submission from 6th September to 11th of September during official working hours.
She said all aspirants are expected to complete and return the form within the stipulated time frame.
The statement read in part: The Electoral Committee of the National Sports Federation wishes to inform the general public, member federations, stakeholders, and all interested aspirants that the nomination form and official timeline for the forthcoming National Sports Federation Elections have been duly approved.
The statement enjoined all stakeholders to adhere strictly to the guidelines, as the Electoral Committee remains committed to conducting free, fair, and transparent elections that will strengthen the growth and development of sports in Nigeria.
The 18 National Sports Federations that elections will be conducted for are: 1. Aquatics 2. Chess 3. Handball 4. Golf 5. Karate 6. Darts 7. Fives 8. Tennis 9. Wrestling 10. Wushu Kung Fu 11. Scrabble 12. Hockey 13. Badminton 14. Boxing 15. Taekwondo 16. Squash Rackets 17. Traditional Sports and Deaf Sports.
REVISED TIMELINES FOR THE NATIONAL SPORTS FEDERATIONS 2025 ELECTIONS
1. Release of Nomination of Forms: 6th September, 2025
2. Deadline for the submission of Nomination Forms: 11th September, 2025
3. Submission of Names of Representatives of all Constituencies, except Zonal Representatives: 11th September, 2025
4. Screening of the Names of Representatives of all Constituencies except Zonal Representatives: 12th and 13th September, 2025
5. Zonal Representative Elections at the Zonal HQRTS: 20th September, 2025
6. Hearing of Petitions and Appeal arising from Zonal Elections: 24th September, 2025
7. Bye-Elections arising from Petitions of the Zonal Elections: 27th September, 2025
8. National Elections at MKO National Stadium: 4th October, 2025
9. Inauguration of National Sports Federation Board: 4th October, 2025
10. Hearing of Petitions and appeal arising from National Elections: 8th October, 2025
11. Bye- Elections arising from Petitions on National Elections (If any) 15th October, 2025
Please contact the Electoral Committee Secretariat on 08033221035 for any inquiry.
