Maryam Aminu
As Nigeria intensifies preparations for the 2026 African Archery Championship in Algeria, the Nigeria Archery Federation has launched an aggressive sponsorship drive by inaugurating a high-powered marketing committee headed by Ambassador Augustine Chigbolu to mobilise corporate and private sector support for Team Nigeria.
The committee, inaugurated ahead of the continental championship scheduled to hold in Oran, Algeria, from July 21 to July 26, 2026, is expected to spearhead fundraising and marketing efforts aimed at ensuring adequate preparation and participation of Nigerian archers at the tournament.
The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated May 8, 2026, signed by the Secretary General of the federation, Philips O. Ayo, who charged members of the committee to remain committed to advancing the development of archery in Nigeria.
Other members of the committee include Olatayo Oladipo, Hauwa Pindar, Abdulbasit Sanni, Abduljalal Mohammed, Chidinma Blessing Chukwu and Emmanuel Oyeleke, who will serve as secretary.
Speaking shortly after the inauguration, Chairman of the committee, Ambassador Augustine Chigbolu, appealed to corporate organisations, private institutions and well-meaning Nigerians to support Team Nigeria’s campaign through sponsorship and strategic partnerships.
According to him, adequate sponsorship would significantly boost the morale, training opportunities and international exposure of Nigerian archers ahead of the championship.
He described the forthcoming championship as a major opportunity for Nigeria to showcase its growing strength and competitiveness in archery on the African continent.
The federation also urged members of the committee to discharge their responsibilities diligently in line with efforts to reposition archery for greater growth and visibility in Nigeria.
“While wishing you all the best in this new assignment, I urge you to remain steadfast in the discharge of your selfless services to humanity and particularly the Archery sport in Nigeria and beyond,” the letter stated.
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