NSC Recognises RENISA As Umbrella Body For Retired Nigerian Athletes

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially recognised the Association of Retired Nigerian Sportsmen and Women (RENISA) as the umbrella body responsible for coordinating the affairs and protecting the interests of retired Nigerian athletes.
The recognition, conveyed in a letter dated 8 October 2026 and signed by Kabir Yusuf on behalf of the NSC Director-General, Bukola Olopade, is expected to strengthen efforts to promote the welfare of former athletes and preserve their contributions to Nigerian sports.
In the letter, with reference number NSC/FEAD/COA/2025/CON/II and titled Approval and Recognition of the Association of Retired Nigerian Sportsmen and Women, the Commission ou...