NSC Reaffirms Support for Team Nigeria Ahead of 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its full support for Team Nigeria ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships, set to take place in Tokyo from September 13 to 21, 2025.

In a statement by Kola Daniel, media aide to the NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade, the commission expressed confidence in the athletes’ ability to make the nation proud.

“From the beginning, the NSC chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, made it clear that Nigeria must get it right in athletics,” Olopade said.

“This is a moment of pride. We trust our athletes to compete with determination and secure podium finishes. The commission will continue to support them and stand behind them as they fly our flag in Tokyo.”

Olopade also confirmed that he will be present in Tokyo to provide frontline support to the athletes throughout the competition.

Team Nigeria’s Lineup for the 2025 World Championships

The 15-member squad features a blend of experienced stars and rising talents across sprints, jumps, throws, and hurdles.

Men’s Team:

• Kayinsola Ajayi – 100m

• Israel Sunday Okon – 100m

• Udodi Onwuzurike – 200m

• Samuel Ogazi – 400m

• Chidi Okezie – 400m

• Ezekiel Nathaniel – 400m Hurdles

• Charles Godfred – Long Jump

• Chukwuebuka Enekwechi – Shot Put

Women’s Team:

• Rosemary Chukwuma – 100m

• Tobi Amusan – 100m Hurdles

• Ese Brume – Long Jump

• Prestina Ochonogor – Long Jump

• Obiageri Amaechi – Discus

• Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons – Discus

• Oyesade Olatoye – Hammer Throw

Building on Past Success

Team Nigeria aims to build on its strong performance at the 2022 World Championships, where Tobi Amusan broke the world record in the 100m hurdles with a time of 12.12 seconds, earning a gold medal.

Long jump star Ese Brume also claimed silver in her event, marking another milestone for Nigerian athletics on the global stage.

With a renewed sense of unity and purpose, the NSC believes the 2025 Tokyo Championships will further solidify Nigeria’s place in global athletics.