The Executive Director of the Edo State Sports Commission, Mrs. Sabina Chikere, has been awarded the Sports Advancement Leadership Award by the Nigeria Sports Leadership Awards organizers.
The accolade celebrates her remarkable efforts in reshaping and advancing sports in Edo State and across Nigeria.
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A respected figure in Nigerian sports administration, Mrs. Chikere is known for her forward-thinking leadership and commitment to excellence.
Her strategic initiatives have brought a renewed energy to Edo State’s sporting environment, earning her recognition as one of the nation’s leading voices in sports development.
Before assuming her current role, she served as the Permanent Secretary of the Edo State Sports Commission.
During her tenure, she pioneered several transformative initiatives, including grassroots sports revival, infrastructural upgrades, and talent development programs that restored Edo’s prominence in the national sports arena.
Her influence also reaches the national level through her role in the Nigeria Football Federation’s National Women’s Football Committee.
There, she has played a key part in shaping policies and advocating for the growth of women’s football across the country.
Mrs. Chikere’s recent promotion to Executive Director further underscores her impact and dedication to sports development.
In her new capacity, she continues to drive policies centered on inclusion, youth empowerment, and innovation.
Her story is one of resilience, passion, and visionary leadership — a true inspiration to aspiring sports administrators and athletes.
The recognition she received at the Nigeria Sports Leadership Awards is a fitting tribute to her outstanding legacy.
