NSC backs Dimkpa as Karate Federation president

Photo: Dr Chukwudi Dimkpa

The National Sports Commission has formally reaffirmed Dr Chukwudi Dimkpa as the substantive President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria, following repeated requests for clarification from the Union of African Karate Federations.

In a letter dated November 2, 2026, and addressed to the President of the continental body, the Commission restated its position on the leadership of the Nigerian karate federation.

The letter followed enquiries from the union on June 15 and September 16, 2026, seeking clarity on who legitimately leads the federation. The NSC had replied on June 26, saying the issues around the federation’s administrative structure were under review and that a definitive position would be communicated once the process ended.

After what it called a comprehensive review of the National Sports Federation Elections held on October 25, 2025, the Commission has now communicated that position.

“Pursuant to a comprehensive review of the National Sports Federation Elections of 25th October 2025, the National Sports Commission hereby confirms that Mr Chukwudi Dimkpa remains the duly recognized and substantive President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria,” the letter stated in its fourth paragraph.

The Commission also reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability and good governance, and said it wanted to maintain cordial relations with the union in developing karate across Africa. The correspondence was signed by Kabir Yusuf on behalf of the Chairman of the NSC.

The development gives the federation a firmer basis for administrative stability and means its representation at national, continental and international events should reflect the leadership recognised by the Nigerian sports authority. Attention is now expected to turn to harmonising administrative records and strengthening cooperation between the federation, the continental body and other international karate institutions.

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