Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) President Engineer Musa Nimrod has renewed his pledge to grow the sport across the country, framing the work as a personal calling rather than a short-term project. He said volleyball development in Nigeria is a mission he intends to carry through without retreat.
Quick facts
- Nimrod made his remarks while the 2026 Division One and Division Two Volleyball League is underway in Abuja.
- The league began on May 23 in Abuja and runs until June 5.
- After Abuja, the Beach Volleyball Tour’s first phase takes place in Kaduna from June 5 to June 12.
- Premier League action is scheduled in Abuja from June 13 to June 28.
- The men’s national team camp is set for Ilorin from June 29 to July 11 ahead of Nations Cup qualifiers.
Nimrod spoke during the current 2026 Division One and Division Two Volleyball League in Abuja, outlining a multi-stage plan that covers domestic competitions, national team preparation and international events. His schedule maps out a steady build-up from indoor league action to beach volleyball activity and then national-team focus.
“My commitment to volleyball and sports development in Nigeria has no limits,” Nimrod said. “This is a mission and there is no going back.”
The Division One and Division Two League started on May 23 in Abuja and will run through June 5. From June 5 to June 12, attention will switch to the first phase of the Beach Volleyball Tour in Kaduna, before the Premier League phase returns to Abuja from June 13 to June 28.
Beach tour and national team timeline
Next, the men’s national team will move into camp in Ilorin from June 29 to July 11, preparing for the Nations Cup qualifiers. Meanwhile, beach volleyball programmes are set to intensify with a training camp for the CAVB Zone 3 Championship scheduled in Kaduna and Badagry from June 13 to July 3.
Following the training block, the Zone 3 qualification tournament will be hosted in Badagry from July 3 to July 7. From there, Nigeria’s youth contingent will head to the Netherlands for the Under-18 Beach Volleyball World Championship, taking place July 9 to July 12.
After the world event, the pathway continues with the National Cup Qualifier in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, scheduled for July 13 to July 19. Nimrod’s programme links these steps into a wider calendar aimed at developing athletes for both continental and global competitions.
Nimrod also highlighted the support of the Nigeria Customs Service, saying its backing has helped sustain NVBF activities over the past three years. He stressed that the federation’s ongoing work would not have been possible without that assistance.
“People always ask where the money is coming from. We appreciate the Nigeria Customs Service. This is the third edition of our partnership and we are grateful to the Comptroller-General and the management team for their support,” Nimrod said.
He further pointed to player progress as proof that the federation’s long-term strategy is taking effect. Nimrod noted that more than 40 Nigerian players are now competing professionally overseas, crediting the structure built from early development pathways.
“Look at the boys and the Vipers girls. Many of them came through grassroots development,” he said. “We took them through the under-17 and under-18 levels and now they are representing Nigeria internationally.”
In addition to the competitions and camps, the NVBF is continuing construction of a beach volleyball court. The federation says the facility is being prepared ahead of future international events, including the African School Games.
