The Wamufat Youth Community Development Foundation (WYCDF) is preparing to launch an ambitious seven-day Youth Sports Clinic in Joga-Orile, near Abeokuta, Ogun State, from August 10 to 16, as part of its ongoing commitment to engaging and empowering young people across Nigeria.
Students from the six South West states of Nigeria are set to participate in the inaugural sports camp organised by the Wamufat Youth Community Development Foundation (WYCDF), in collaboration with the Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF).
The seven-day camp will run from August 10 to 16, 2025, at the Agroterra Sports Complex in Joga-Orile, near Abeokuta, Ogun State. Over 600 students and Game Masters from Ogun, Lagos, Oyo, Ekiti, Osun, and Ondo are expected to take part in the camp, which combines sports training, education with mentorship and personal development.
In a statement released by the WYCDF, preparations are in top gear for the event, which aims to empower young people through structured sports activities, values-based coaching, and wellness education. The programme will bring together coaches, games masters, facilitators, and volunteers to instil discipline, teamwork, and healthy living in participants.
“The WYCDF Youth Sports Clinic represents a significant investment in Nigeria’s youth development, offering young people in Ogun State and surrounding areas an opportunity to develop both athletic abilities and essential life skills in a supportive, structured environment,” said Alhaja Fatimoh Wealth.
The initiative aligns with WYCDF’s broader mission to use sports as a tool for positive change, especially in underserved communities. Throughout the camp, participants will engage in daily athletics training, motivational sessions, sports drills, mentoring, and leadership development workshops.
“This is not just about games or physical fitness — it’s about building confidence, character, and community,” said a spokesperson for the WYCDF.
The camp has received strong backing from local leaders and members of the Nigerian diaspora, who see it as a model for sustainable youth development.
President of the NSSF, Olabisi Joseph, commended WYCDF for initiating the programme, assuring that the federation would provide full support to ensure its success. She emphasized that the camp aligns with the International School Sports Federation (ISF) ideals of nurturing well-rounded individuals.
“We are excited about this initiative, which promotes grassroots sports development and supports our strategic agenda, IMPACTS. This agenda focuses on clinics and camps that teach foundational techniques in sports such as athletics, basketball, football, golf, table tennis, tennis, and Ayo,” Joseph said.
Former athletes who excelled both in sports and academics have been invited to mentor participants. According to the WYCDF organizers, the goal is to inspire students to pursue excellence not only in sports but also in education.
“We’ve identified former athletes who were household names during their active years and who have gone on to succeed academically and professionally. Their presence will help reinforce the message that sports and education can go hand in hand,” the WYCDF spokesperson added.
In addition to the student participants, over 150 game masters, sports officials, and coaches will be trained during the camp. Sessions will cover modern sports techniques, anti-doping awareness, health education, safeguarding, and other relevant topics.
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