NATIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION (NSC)
PRESS RELEASE
The National Sports Commission (NSC), has described the recent appointment of Samson Adamu as the new General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) by the governing body of African Football as a great boost and milestone for Nigerian sports administration.
The commission considers Samson Adamu’s position as a new dawn that will shape Nigeria’s interest that will further enhance her strategic engagement at the continental level.
Chairman, National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko who led the delegation to the Office of Vice President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, congratulated Adamu on his appointment and stated that Nigeria now has one of its own on the driver’s seat.
He describes Adamu’s appointment as a “significant milestone for the Nigerian sports administration and for national development.
“Also we are particularly happy to have one of our own to occupy such a prestigious CAF office. This is of great benefit to us as a commission and a nation in general”, he said.
He thanked the Federal Government for approving Nigeria’s hosting of the CAF General Assembly and CAF Awards in November and December 2026, respectively.
Also in his remarks, the Director General of National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade said Nigeria is blessed with a pool of administrative and field sporting talents.
” This is a monumental achievement for us as a commission as we are implementing our reform agenda to turn around Nigerian sports in line with the Renewed Hope initiative.
“I have no doubt because Adamu has a rich background and a profound wealth of experience to make Nigeria proud. We will support him to achieve great results”, DG said.
Speaking during the courtesy visit, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, who received the newly appointed General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Mr. Samson Adamu, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, described his appointment as evidence of Nigeria ‘s talent to lead global sports.
His word: “Nigerians possess the talent and capacity to occupy leadership positions in global sports. Our nation has its place in the world of sports”, the VP said.
He conveyed the goodwill of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, charging Mr. Adamu to:
“Go and do yo-man’s job. Go and promote, protect, project and preserve the interest of the Nigerian nation.”
In his response, Mr. Adamu thanked the Federal Government for its support and described his emergence as a source of immense national pride.
Mr. Samson Adamu, who was confirmed as the substantive General Secretary of CAF on the 1st of November 2026, made history as the first Nigerian to occupy the position since CAF was founded in 1957.
e-Signed
Mr. Zira Zakka Nagga
Head of Press and Public Relations Unit
(NSC)
4th November, 2026
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