NSC rewards outstanding teen swimmers, Aidan, Tofunmi with N5m
Two exceptionally talented young swimmers, Aidan Dumuije-Abili and Tofunmi Ibidapo of Grange School Lagos have been rewarded by the National Sports Commission (NSC) for their outstanding performances. The Director General of the NIS, Hon. Bukola Olopade, doled out the cash reward to the gifted athletes yesterday when he visited Grange School Lagos. The visit followed […]
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Two exceptionally talented young swimmers, Aidan Dumuije-Abili and Tofunmi Ibidapo of Grange School Lagos have been rewarded by the National Sports Commission (NSC) for their outstanding performances.
The Director General of the NIS, Hon. Bukola Olopade, doled out the cash reward to the gifted athletes yesterday when he visited Grange School Lagos.
The visit followed Team Nigeria’s commanding performance at the 2025 Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championship, where the country broke multiple continental records and showcased a new generation of elite youth athletes.
14-year-old Aidan Dumuije-Abili emerged as the standout performer of the championship, setting five new Africa Zone 2 records and winning six gold medals, one silver, and one bronze. He was voted the Most Valuable Junior Athlete of the tournament.
Tofunmi Ibidapo also delivered a remarkable performance, outperforming her peers to secure gold, silver, and bronze medals across both individual and relay events, further cementing Nigeria’s dominance at the championship.
In recognition of their exceptional achievements, the NSC DG presented Aidan and Tofunmi with N3 million and N2 million cash rewards respectively.
Olopade said the reward is part of the Commission’s strategy aimed at recognizing young talents early, encouraging integrity in age-grade sports, and changing the narrative around youth development in Nigeria.
“We are only emulating the great leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has shown us many times that when you do well for this country, irrespective of your field, a grateful nation will always say thank you,” he said.