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Contact the NRCSF
How to reach the body that runs rowing, canoeing and sailing in Nigeria.
Nigeria Rowing, Canoe and Sailing Federation
- PresidentDr. Akin Ogunbiyi
- SecretaryOlubunmi Ola Oluode
- AddressFederation Building, National Stadium Complex, Surulere, Lagos
- Training centreCanoe training centre, Jabi Lake, Abuja
Checked 30 September 2026. The phone and email below come from our records and have not been re-confirmed.
Contact details in our records
Contact Address:
National Stadium Complex, Federation Building
Surulere, Lagos
Nigeria
Phone Number:
+234 803 808 6399
Email Address:
nigyfed01@gmail.com
From our archive
About the federation
Nigeria Rowing Federation (NRF) is the professional association of rowing in Nigeria that is founded to handle administration and general control of rowing sports across the country. The organization also oversees the national tournaments and competitions relating to the sports in Nigeria, works on the selection of capable teams that represents the country at international championships.
The federation later changed their name to operate under as Nigeria Rowing Canoe & Sailing Federation (NRCSF). The Nigeria Rowing Canoe and Sailing Federation is a professional body that comprises of water sports that have to do with different types of boat that is related to Olympics sports in Nigeria.
The federation also oversees the national tournaments and competitions related to rowing, canoe and sailing sports. They made their debut around May 2018 at the para rowing championship in Gavirate, Italy, and at the Youth Olympic Games qualification event in Barcelona, Spain, in April 2018, where Nigerian canoeing stars, among them Ayomide Bello, qualified for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires.
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Getting involved in Rowing 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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Contacting the NRCSF
How do I contact the Nigeria Rowing, Canoe and Sailing Federation?
The NRCSF is at the Federation Building, National Stadium Complex, Surulere, Lagos. Our records list phone +234 803 808 6399 and email nigyfed01@gmail.com. The president is Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi.