The Electoral Committee of the National Sports Federation notifies the public, member federations, stakeholders, and aspirants that the approved nomination forms and election timetable for the forthcoming National Sports Federation Elections are now available.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) will supervise elections into 18 National Sports Federations, namely: Aquatics, Chess, Handball, Golf, Karate, Darts, Fives, Tennis, Wrestling, Wushu Kung Fu, Scrabble, Hockey, Badminton, Boxing, Taekwondo, Squash Rackets, Traditional Sports, and Deaf Sports.
Nomination forms can be collected and submitted at each federation’s Secretariat between 6th and 11th September 2025, during official working hours. Aspirants are required to complete and return the forms within the given period.
The Electoral Committee emphasises strict compliance with the guidelines to ensure free, fair, and transparent elections aimed at strengthening sports administration and development in Nigeria.
Revised Election Timeline for National Sports Federations 2025
- Release of Nomination Forms – 6th September, 2025
- Deadline for Submission – 11th September, 2025
- Submission of Names of Representatives – 11th September, 2025
- Screening of Representatives – 12th–13th September, 2025
- Zonal Representative Elections – 20th September, 2025
- Hearing of Petitions from Zonal Elections – 24th September, 2025
- Bye-Elections from Zonal Petitions – 27th September, 2025
- National Elections (MKO National Stadium) – 4th October, 2025
- Inauguration of New Boards – 4th October, 2025
- Hearing of Petitions from National Elections – 8th October, 2025
- Bye-Elections from National Petitions (if any) – 15th October, 2025