NAqF reschedules ‘Swim to the Future’ to Sept. 5

Posted : 18 August 2026

The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has rescheduled its annual grassroots swimming initiative, ‘Swim to the Future’, to Sept. 5.

NAqF disclosed this through Arinzechi Chukwunonso, Head of Media and Communication Unit of the federation.

The federation said the 2026 edition of the initiative would be held in honour and remembrance of its late President, Chamberlain Dunkwu.

It said the event, which was earlier postponed following the death of Dunkwu, would now serve as a fitting tribute to his contributions to the development of aquatics in Nigeria.

“The competition will also resonate with Dunkwu’s commitment to creating opportunities for young swimmers to discover and develop their talents.

“The second edition of ‘Swim to the Future’ is an annual initiative of NAqF designed to promote grassroots participation, youth development and talent discovery.

“Under the leadership of the current President of the federation, Lekan Fatodu, we are committed to developing swimming at the grassroots, as well as strengthening the development of all aquatics sports in Nigeria,” he said.

Speaking on the rescheduled event, Fatodu said the federation remained determined to build a sustainable pathway for young swimmers from the grassroots to the highest levels of national and international competition.

“Swim to the Future is more than a swimming event. It is an investment in the future of Nigerian aquatics.

“We want to discover young talents, give them the right environment to develop and create a clear pathway for them to become tomorrow’s champions and superstars.

“The event in honour of Dunkwu gives it an even deeper significance.

“We cannot talk about the future of Nigerian aquatics without remembering those who dedicated themselves to building it,” he said.

Fatodu added that Dunkwu believed strongly in the potential of young Nigerians.

“This edition of Swim to the Future is therefore a celebration of that vision and a commitment to continuing the work he started,” he said.

Fatodu added that the Sept. 5 event was designed for children between the ages of five and 14 and was expected to bring together young swimmers, coaches, officials, schools, clubs and other stakeholders.

It said the initiative would provide emerging talents with valuable competitive experience while strengthening the foundation for a new generation of elite Nigerian swimmers.

NAqF therefore urged parents, schools, swimming stakeholders and lovers of aquatics to support and participate in the initiative as the federation honours the memory of Dunkwu while building the champions of tomorrow.

NAqF reschedules ‘Swim to the Future’ to Sept. 5

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