# Nigeria rugby technical development programme

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-rugby-technical-development-programme
> Updated: 2026-09-12T20:22:30.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) initiated a three-day technical capacity-building programme in Abuja to strengthen the nation’s coaching, officiating, and medical structures. Held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, the seminar includes training modules for Level 1 and Level 2 coaching and match officiating, alongside instruction in first aid, intensive care in rugby, and safeguarding essentials.

NRFF President Ademola Aré stated that increasing the number of certified officials is critical for the sport’s growth and for Nigeria’s capacity to compete internationally. The initiative, which aligns with global rugby standards and is supported by the National Sports Commission, aims to build a qualified workforce through technical training and quality assurance assessments.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Nigeria Rugby Football Federation launches technical training in Abuja

The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation and the National Sports Commission have launched a technical development programme in Abuja to certify coaches, referees, and medical staff to global standards.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-rugby-football-federation-launches-technical-training-in-abuja

### 2026-09-10: Nigeria Rugby Football Federation hosts World Rugby development programme

The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation is hosting a three-day World Rugby development programme in Abuja to train coaches and match officials, concluding with a Rugby 15s exhibition match.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-rugby-football-federation-hosts-world-rugby-development-programme

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