The Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF) has dispatched a team to
monitor the 2024 Men’s Junior Epee Fencing World Cup, scheduled for
December 14-15 at Charterhouse Lagos. This visit is a prerequisite for
awarding hosting rights to the bidding nation for the 2025 Commonwealth
Fencing Championships.
Peter Smith, Chairman of the Technical Committee of CFF, will be in
Lagos for the two-day tournament to assess Nigeria’s readiness to host
the Commonwealth Championships in 2025. Adeyinka Samuel, President of
the Nigeria Fencing Federation, emphasized the importance of this visit
to evaluate the country’s organizational and facility capabilities.
“We are excited that we are not where we were a few years ago. The
international fencing community now sees Nigeria as a significant
fencing nation in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially with the hosting of the
first World Cup in this region. The CFF’s decision to send its Technical
Committee Chairman to assess our readiness for a major 2025 tournament
is a testament to our progress. We aim to rival North African countries,
and this visit will help the Commonwealth body decide on awarding the
hosting rights to Nigeria,” Samuel stated.
Charterhouse Lagos has pledged its support to the Nigeria Fencing
Federation for the 2025 Commonwealth Championships.
John Todd, Head of School at Charterhouse Lagos, highlighted the
school’s commitment:
“As the first British independent school in West
Africa, part of the 400-year history of Charterhouse School in the UK,
fencing is a traditional part of our program. We have world-class
facilities and are seeking partnerships with top-tier sports
organizations. This partnership aligns with our core values and offers
an excellent opportunity for our school to nurture talent. We fully
support the Fencing Federation of Nigeria’s efforts to bring the
Commonwealth Championship to Nigeria.”
