Bukola Olopade
Bukola Olopade serves as the Director-General of the National Sports Commission in Nigeria and is recognized for his strong advocacy for para sports. He is dedicated to supporting athletes with disabilities and has been instrumental in pushing for the inclusion of para sports in national agendas.
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He commended Ogun State and praised the collaborative efforts of the National Sports Commission, Director-General Bukola Olopade, and the Africa Paralympic Committee for supporting Nigeria in securing the hosting rights.
Lone Star Amputee Delegation Departs for Inaugural West Africa Para Games in Nigeria | Sports
Liberia· 2025-12-01
Bukola Olopade is the Director General of the National Sports Commission.
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Nigeria· 2025-06-29
Bukola Olopade, the Director General of the National Sports Commission, confirmed that Favour Ofili remains a Nigerian athlete.
Ofili Remains a Nigerian Athlete: Olopade ConfirmsNigeria· 2025-06-26
Bukola Olopade, the NSC Director-General, clarified that the commission has not received any official communication from Ofili regarding her switch.
Ofili's Allegiance Switch: NSC Denies ConfirmationNigeria· 2025-06-25
Director-General Bukola Olopade added, 'This news is not only devastating—it is deeply personal for those of us in the sports community.'
FRSC blames speeding for death of 21 Kano athletesNigeria· 2025-06-01
Bukola Olopade is the Chairman of the Main Organising Committee of the 2024 National Sports Festival and Director General of the National Sports Commission.
MOC to ban more athletes at Gateway Games 2024Nigeria· 2025-05-21
Bukola Olopade, the Director General of the National Sports Commission, confirmed the performances of Davido and Asa at the festival.
Davido, Asa to perform at sports festival's openingNigeria· 2025-05-20
Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, explained why the NSC created the scheme.
Invited Junior Athletes shine in sports festival’s weightliftingNigeria· 2025-05-19
He was accompanied by the Director General of the National Sports Commission Bukola Olopade.
Ogun gov cheers athletes, pledges millions for medalsNigeria· 2025-05-17
Bukola Olopade was appointed by President Tinubu as part of the leadership for the National Sports Commission.
NWF boss credits FG for success in MauritiusNigeria· 2025-04-26
Bukola Olopade was recognized for her contributions to the fields of Experiential Management and Marketing.
Author pledges book proceeds for polio eradicationNigeria· 2025-04-18
Bukola Olopade is the Director General of the National Sports Commission.
Abiodun unveils national sports festival mascot, logo, theme songNigeria· 2025-04-16
Bukola Olopade, Director General, National Sports Commission, expressed his delight with the milestone partnership.
NDDC unveils Premium Trust Bank NDSF official sponsorNigeria· 2025-03-30
NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade is recognized for his commitment to para sports.
Dikko pledges support for Nigeria Deaf Sports FederationNigeria· 2025-02-09