Engr. (Dr.) Chukwudi Dimkpa remains the officially recognised substantive president of the Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN), the National Sports Commission (NSC) has told the Union of African Karate Federation (UFAK).
The confirmation followed an NSC review triggered by UFAK’s request for clarity over the leadership of the Nigerian federation. The Commission said its conclusion was based on a detailed assessment of the National Sports Federation Elections conducted on October 25, 2025.
Quick facts
- The NSC confirmed Dimkpa’s status in a letter dated November 2, 2026.
- The correspondence carried reference number NSC/FEAD/FED/KFN/CON/26/56.
- UFAK had requested clarification in letters sent on June 15 and September 16, 2026.
- Kabir Yusuf signed the NSC communication for the Commission’s Chairman.
“The National Sports Commission hereby confirms that [Dimkpa] remains the duly recognized and substantive President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria,” the letter said.
The document was issued by the NSC’s Federations and Elite Athletes Department and sent to the UFAK President. It was a response to UFAK’s September 16, 2026 letter, reference RD/UFAK/26/09/16-01, which had been directed to the NSC Chairman regarding the KFN leadership situation.
The Commission said UFAK had earlier written on June 15, 2026, seeking confirmation of the federation’s “authentic leadership.” In its reply of June 26, the NSC said it was taking steps to resolve questions around the KFN’s administrative arrangements and would provide its final position once the process had been completed.
The November 2 correspondence is the first formal conclusion communicated by the NSC in the available exchange. The Commission said it remains guided by transparency, accountability and sound governance.
It also stressed the value of its cordial relationship with UFAK and said it expected continued collaboration in promoting karate throughout Africa. Kabir Yusuf signed the letter on behalf of the NSC Chairman.
The decision offers a fresh platform for improved administrative certainty, stronger institutional cooperation and greater international engagement for Nigerian karate.
It further highlights the need for KFN representation at domestic, continental and global events to align with the leadership recognised by Nigeria’s authorised sports bodies.
