By Nkechi Eze
The Nigeria Archery Federation (NAFED) has appealed to corporate organisations, development partners and well-meaning Nigerians to support the successful hosting of the 15th TIZOCATA Open International Archery Championship scheduled for October 8 to 11, 2026, in Abuja.
The First Vice President of NAFED and Chairman of its Marketing Committee, Ambassador Augustine Chigbolu, made the appeal, stressing that corporate support would be crucial to the successful organisation of the championship and the continued development of archery in Nigeria.
Chigbolu said the 15th TIZOCATA Open, one of the Federation’s flagship competitions, is expected to attract elite archers from Nigeria and other countries, providing a platform to promote sporting excellence, youth development, sportsmanship and international collaboration.
He said sponsorship would support key aspects of the championship, including event organisation, athlete welfare, competition logistics, venue branding, media coverage, equipment, transportation, hospitality and other operational requirements.
According to him, corporate partners would benefit from brand visibility through official event banners, promotional materials, NAFED’s digital platforms, media campaigns and event publications, as well as opportunities for branded activations, networking and participation in official championship activities.
Meanwhile, the Federation has introduced a special concession for Nigerian archers as part of efforts to encourage wider participation in the international championship.
Chigbolu explained that Nigerian athletes who would not use the official accommodation and transportation arrangements would only be required to pay applicable charges covering registration, federation charges, lunch and official jerseys.
He said the package was designed to reduce the financial burden on Nigerian archers and enable more local athletes to participate in the competition.
The Federation urged affected athletes to make their payments promptly into the designated Federation account.
Chigbolu also appreciated NAFED’s existing corporate partners, particularly G-Lavori Limited and SBS Nigeria Limited, as well as other supporters, for their contributions to the development of archery and the organisation of competitions.
He called on more corporate organisations to partner with the Federation, noting that support for the championship would contribute to youth development, sports advancement, athlete welfare and Nigeria’s representation on the international archery stage.
Chigbolu assured prospective partners of NAFED’s commitment to professionalism, transparency and accountability, adding that sponsors would receive appropriate reports and documentation on the implementation of their support.
