Uyi Akpata Re-Elected as President of Nigeria Cricket Federation

Uyi Akpata Re-Elected as President of Nigeria Cricket Federation

By Niyi Busari 

The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has re-elected Uyi Akpata as its President for a second consecutive term, following a unanimous, uncontested election held under the supervision of an independent electoral committee.

Wale Obalola also returned unopposed as Vice President, with both candidates receiving seven votes each, in what stakeholders have described as a historic and symbolic election for the future of Nigerian cricket.

The elections, conducted at the federation’s Annual General Meeting, also ushered in new zonal and stakeholder representatives, signaling what many believe could be the beginning of a new era of consolidation, reform, and growth for the sport across the country.

Zonal Representatives Elected

The zonal elections produced a mix of returning and new faces across Nigeria's geopolitical zones:

South East: Chika Okoro emerged unopposed, securing five votes.

South West: Tayo Atoloye was returned with six votes.

North West: Ladan Usman won unopposed with seven votes.

South South: Olufemi John defeated Darego Patribo by five votes to one.

North Central: Dare Aimola triumphed over former NCF President and current FCT Chairman, Emeka Onyeama, by five votes to two.

North East: Following the withdrawal of Ibrahim Danjuma (Borno) and Musa Yale (Bauchi), Musa Jumai and Zainab Ishaku Adamu emerged as representatives.

Other Stakeholder Representatives

The election also confirmed key representatives from various stakeholder groups, further solidifying the administrative structure of the NCF:

Technical Representative: Olumide Akintokun

Player’s Representative: Endurance Ofem

NAWIS Representative: Professor Mariam Suleiman

Sponsor’s Representative: Chuma Anosike

Military/Paramilitary Representative: Major Monica Wuballa.

The smooth conduct of the elections and the broad regional representation have been hailed by cricket enthusiasts and insiders as a positive step toward inclusive governance and the continued development of cricket in Nigeria.

Full List of NCF Executive and Representatives (2025–2029)

Position Name

President Uyi Akpata

Vice President Wale Obalola

South East Representative Chika Okoro

South West Representative Tayo Atoloye

North West Representative Ladan Usman

South South Representative Olufemi John

North Central Representative Dare Aimola

North East Representative Zainab Ishaku Adamu

Technical Representative Olumide Akintokun

Player’s Representative Endurance Ofem

NAWIS Representative Prof. Mariam Suleiman

Sponsor’s Representative Chuma Anosike

Military/Paramilitary Representative Major Monica Wuballa.