SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: AFN RESPONDS TO INACCURATE REPORTS ON THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES NATIONAL CAMP, ASABA
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is committed to transparency, athlete welfare, and the integrity of Nigerian athletics. In that spirit, we wish to address a number of reports circulating in the public domain regarding the recently concluded Phase One National Camp for the Commonwealth Games, held in Asaba. While we respect the right of all stakeholders to raise concerns, it is equally important that the public receives accurate, verified information and we are pleased to provide that clarity. 1. Funding and Financial Accountability All funding for the Asaba camping exercise was formally approved and disbursed by the National Sports Commission (NSC) directly through the AFN Treasurer, in strict compliance with established financial procedures. The AFN reaffirms that there was no diversion, misuse, or misappropriation of funds. Every financial decision throughout the camp was made collectively by duly authorised Federation officials, with the welfare of athletes as the pri...