FCT Minister Inaugurates Committee To Oversee FCT Sports Associations Elections

FCT Minister Inaugurates Committee To Oversee FCT Sports Associations Elections

By Niyi Busari 

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated the 2026 FCT Sports Associations Screening Committee, tasked with overseeing the electoral process for sports associations across the territory, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The inauguration ceremony, held on Wednesday, was conducted on behalf of the minister by the Director of Sports for the FCT, Luka Istifanus. He said the committee comprises individuals of proven integrity and is expected to ensure a credible and transparent process as elections into various sports associations begin.

“We have the approval of the Honourable Minister to constitute and inaugurate this committee, which will lay the foundation for credible elections into the FCT sports associations,” Istifanus stated.

In his acceptance remarks, the committee chairman, Godwin Bamigboye, expressed appreciation to the minister and the FCT sports leadership for the confidence reposed in the team. He pledged that members would carry out their responsibilities diligently and in line with expectations.

Bamigboye also noted that beyond overseeing the elections, the committee would explore avenues to advocate for the advancement of sports administration in the territory, including efforts to elevate the FCT Sports Department to a full-fledged commission.

Other members of the committee include Secretary Clinton Agbor, alongside Dr. Charles Agadu, Iyiola Ogundele, Esther Whobba, Niyi Busari, Hon. Albert Atiwurcha (representing all FCT Sports Associations), and Uche Unwudoh.

The committee is expected to play a central role in ensuring a smooth and credible transition of leadership across sports associations in the FCT Sports Associations elections.