The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially confirmed Dr. Silas Dimkpa as the duly elected President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN), effectively bringing an end to the leadership tussle that has overshadowed the martial arts community. In an official statement issued from Abuja, the NSC leadership validated the electoral process that produced Dimkpa’s executive board, affirming that all constitutional guidelines were strictly adhered to during the congress. While presenting the certificate of confirmation, the NSC Director-General urged the newly ratified executive team to prioritize grassroots sports development and athlete welfare above political differences. The commission further called on all aggrieved stakeholders and factional members to sheath their swords and work collaboratively with the new administration to elevate Nigerian karate on the international stage. Responding to the confirmation, President Dimkpa expressed gratitude for the government’s endorsement and extended an olive branch to his detractors, promising an inclusive, transparent, and athlete-centric governance structure. He revealed immediate plans to roll out nationwide coaching clinics and aggressive scouting programs to discover talent ahead of upcoming continental championships.
