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Nigeria Polo Federation
Who runs Nigerian polo, its history and how to reach it.
Nigeria Polo Federation
- PresidentFrancis Ogboro (re-elected January 2025, to 2027)
- Vice presidentsTanko Ayuba; Abdulkarim Jibril
- SecretaryMurtala Laushi
- Lagos Polo Club1 Polo Club Road, off Ribadu Road, Ikoyi, Lagos (president Adeyemo Alakija)
Checked 30 September 2026. Our Word records hold no federation address; club addresses are on our clubs page.
About the Nigeria Polo Federation
Nigerian Polo Association (NPA) which is today known as the Nigeria Polo Federation (NPF) is the national association of polo sports that is established to promote sportsmanship and generally to administer the sport of polo in Nigeria. It was formed decades of years ago under the leadership of Emir Alhaji Muhammadu Dikko.
The ruling body, Nigerian Polo Federation was initiated in the early 20s and was headed by Sir Nagogo, known and addressed as the Father of Nigerian polo. He was the chief leader of the sport whose extensive travels brought international recognition for the country.
NPF mapped out small cups and prizes to encourage and groom young Nigerians who would play in major cups in the future times. Some of these cups included Usman Nagogo Memorial Cup, Dikko Memorial Cup, Vice President Cup, the Governor Cup, Muhammadu Kabir Cup, Lawal Kaita Cup, Maidabino Cup and the major ones such as the tournaments biggest honour, Nigerian cup; General Hassan cup, Talba and Commassie cups.
The current Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Dr Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, who started playing polo in the early 1980s, remains one of the leading figures of Nigerian polo, and the federation is led by president Francis Ogboro, re-elected in January 2025.
Since the existence of the association, it has been offering sponsorship and management for championships at the national level which some of them includes International Lagos Polo Tournament, Kano NPF Tournament and Jos NPF Tournament among others.
Explore polo in Nigeria
Polo in Nigeria
Horses, mallets and a tradition since 1904.Read more
History of polo in Nigeria
From the Lagos Polo Club to the northern emirates.Read more
Polo tournaments in Nigeria
The Lagos International and the NPF circuit.Read more
Polo clubs in Nigeria
Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Jos, Katsina and more.Read more
Getting involved in Polo 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.
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Quick answers
Contacting Nigerian polo
How do I contact the Nigeria Polo Federation?
The NPF is led by president Francis Ogboro and secretary Murtala Laushi. The Lagos Polo Club is at 1 Polo Club Road, off Ribadu Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. You can also write to us at info@sitesng.com.