By Our Correspondent
Lagos, April 3, ’26 (TNZ) The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, has expressed support for Team Nigeria’s preparations ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
TheNewsZenith reports that this follows his unveiling as one of the country’s official ambassadors by the National Sports Commission.
The April 1 announcement reflects a strategic move to galvanise national support for the Games by bringing together distinguished administrators, elite athletes, and key stakeholders.
The inclusion of the CGC Adewale in the ambassadorial team underscores the growing intersection between public institutions and national sporting development.
It is positioning the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) as a critical partner in advancing Nigeria’s global sporting aspirations.
TheNewsZenith reports that the ambassadorial team comprises seasoned stakeholders and sports administrators.
They include Mallam Saleh Ahmadu, Dr Amos Adamu, Chief Patrick Ekeji, Alhassan Yakmut, and Gbenga Elegbeleye, all of whom have previously served in leadership capacities at the National Sports Commission.
Their collective experience is expected to provide strategic direction and institutional memory in shaping Nigeria’s participation at the Games.
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Also named on the team are accomplished former athletes, including Olympic medalist Daniel Igali and Commonwealth champion Blessing Oborodudu, as well as other stakeholders and private-sector representatives.
This blend of technical expertise and athlete representation highlights a deliberate effort to foster inclusivity, credibility, and performance-driven preparation.
Speaking on the development, the Comptroller-General commended the initiative. He noted that sports remain a powerful tool for national unity, youth engagement, and international visibility.
Adewale emphasised the importance of coordinated stakeholder involvement in ensuring that Team Nigeria adequately prepare to compete at the highest level.
“The success of Team Nigeria will depend on the strength of the support system around them.
“This ambassadorial initiative is a step in the right direction towards building that collective responsibility,” TheNewsZenith quotes him as stating.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games is scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 July to Aug. 2.
It will bring together athletes from across the Commonwealth to compete in a streamlined programme of sports, including athletics, swimming, boxing, cycling, and gymnastics, with full integration of para-sports. (TNZ)
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