The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Sports Department has commenced the screening of aspirants contesting for positions in various sports associations ahead of the 2026 elections.
The exercise is being conducted by the FCT Steering Committee and began on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Conference Hall of the FCT Sports Department in Abuja.
Officials say the process will run for five days as part of preparations to ensure credible leadership across sports associations in the territory.
On the opening day, candidates from eight associations including athletics, basketball, table tennis, badminton, golf, boxing, gymnastics, and handball, appeared before the screening panel.
The process continued on Friday with aspirants from judo, karate, and scrabble undergoing assessment.
According to the schedule, screening will resume on Monday with candidates from archery, cricket, taekwondo, traditional sports, kickboxing, tennis, hockey, and darts.
The exercise will conclude on Tuesday with aspirants from rugby, wrestling, baseball, parasports, and volleyball.
The screening committee is chaired by Mr. Godwin Bamigboye, with Mr. Agbor Clinton serving as secretary.
Other members include Dr. Charles Agadu, Mr. Iyiola Ogundele, Dr. Mrs. Whoba Esther, Hon. Albert Atiwurcha, Niyi Busari, Uche Nwudoh, Adakole Jones, and Dave Jegede.
Officials say the screening focuses on qualifications, competence, and leadership capacity of aspirants seeking to manage sports associations.
Successful candidates will emerge as board members of their respective associations after the elections, the date of which is yet to be announced.
By Arinzechi chukwunonso
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