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Contact Nigerian Athletics
How to reach the Athletics Federation of Nigeria and its officials.
Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN)
- Websiteathleticsnigeria.org
- Emailinfo@athleticsnigeria.org
- Phone+234 802 342 8750
- OfficeNational Stadium Complex, ‘B’ Entrance, P.O. Box 18793, Garki, Abuja FCT
- SocialFacebook @officialathleticsnigeria · Instagram @afn.official
Checked 29 September 2026.
Federation officials (2025 to 2029)
- President: Tonobok Okowa
- 1st Vice President: Ladan Abubakar Zurmi
- 2nd Vice President: Chineze Akuchukwu
- Board members include: Olympic medallist Fatima Yusuf
Contact details in our records
Contact Address:
National Stadium Complex, ’B’ Entrance,
P.O.Box 18793, Garki
Abuja FCT Nigeria
Phone Number:
+234 802 342 8750
Email Address:
info@athleticsnigeria.org
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Getting involved in Athletics in Nigeria
Whether you want to take part, coach, officiate, organise an event or simply support the sport in Nigeria, the organisations listed on this page are the official place to start. A few tips before you get in touch:
- Athletes and parents: ask about registered clubs and state associations near you, age-group and grassroots programmes, and the documents you need to register.
- Coaches and officials: ask which courses and licences the federation recognises, and how they link to the sport’s international governing body.
- Schools, companies and event organisers: ask about sanctioning, rules and approved officials before you announce a competition.
- Check the details: officials and addresses can change after federation elections, so confirm by phone or email before you visit. Spotted a change? Tell SitesNG and we will update this page.
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- History of Athletics in Nigeria
- Team Nigeria in Athletics: Medals and Results
- Nigerian Athletes Abroad: US Colleges, Diamond League and Europe
- Nigerian Athletes: Hall of Fame and Current Stars
- Track and Field in Nigeria
- All sports in Nigeria
- Nigerian athletes
Quick answers
Contacting Nigerian athletics
How do I contact the Athletics Federation of Nigeria?
Write to info@athleticsnigeria.org or visit athleticsnigeria.org. The federation’s office is at the National Stadium Complex, ‘B’ Entrance, Garki, Abuja.
Who is the president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria?
Tonobok Okowa, re-elected unopposed on 13 June 2025 for a four-year term. He is also Senior Vice President of the Confederation of African Athletics.