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Contact Watersports Federations in Nigeria
Canoe, sailing, surfing, aquatics and waterways authorities.
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Watersports bodies in Nigeria
- Canoe, rowing, sailingNigeria Rowing, Canoe and Sailing Federation, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. President: Dr Akin Ogunbiyi. Secretary-General: Olubunmi Ola Oluode.
- SurfingNigeria Surfing Federation, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Email info@nigeriasurfingfed.org; phone 0802 302 1234.
- AquaticsNigeria Aquatics Federation (swimming, diving, water polo). President: Lekan Fatodu (from June 2026).
- Sailing clubLagos Yacht Club, Magazine Point, Onikan, Lagos Island. Email info@lagosyc.org; phone +234 817 777 7038; lagosyc.org
- Lagos waterwaysLagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), laswa.lagosstate.gov.ng
- Inland waterwaysNational Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Adankolo New Layout, Lokoja, Kogi State; niwa.gov.ng
Checked 30 September 2026 against each organisation’s official website or national press reports.
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Getting involved in Watersports 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.
Read up before you call: everything SitesNG has on Watersports in Nigeria.
Quick answers
Contacts: quick answers
Who is the president of the Nigeria Rowing, Canoe and Sailing Federation?
Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, elected unopposed on 9 October 2025.
How do I contact the Nigeria Surfing Federation?
Email info@nigeriasurfingfed.org or call 0802 302 1234. The federation is based at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.