The Nigerian Esports Federation (NesFed) is a non-profit institution dedicated to the advancement and promotion of the Nigerian esports ecosystem. Serving as the national governing body for all video gaming activities in the country, NesFed plays a pivotal role in nurturing local talent, raising awareness about esports, and offering expertise and guidance. Its scope ranges from grassroots initiatives to professional esports endeavors.
Our vision at NesFed extends beyond borders, as we aspire to claim the mantle of Africa’s foremost esports authority. Our unwavering commitment is to forge a path toward an all-encompassing, sustainable esports ecosystem that spans the continent. We envision achieving this vision through pioneering technology solutions, creative and immersive media production, and groundbreaking events that serve as epicenters for the gaming communities of Africa.
Our vision at NesFed extends beyond borders, as we aspire to claim the mantle of Africa’s foremost esports authority. Our unwavering commitment is to forge a path toward an all-encompassing, sustainable esports ecosystem that spans the continent. We envision achieving this vision through pioneering technology solutions, creative and immersive media production, and groundbreaking events that serve as epicenters for the gaming communities of Africa.
In this pursuit, we aim to unite and empower esports enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds, transcending geographical boundaries, and creating a collective force that propels African esports to new heights. As Africa’s premier esports leader, we are dedicated to setting industry standards, fostering growth, and leaving an indelible legacy that inspires generations to come.”
At NesFed, our mission is to pioneer innovation and disruption within the esports landscape, guided by unwavering integrity and ethics. We are committed to sustainability, empowering our diverse stakeholders, and championing equal opportunities for all. Central to our mission are talent management, scouting, and rigorous training, all aimed at propelling the dynamic growth of esports not only across Nigeria but also throughout select African nations.
Our ultimate purpose is to relentlessly drive the evolution of esports in our region, fostering an environment that identifies and nurtures both emerging and established professional players. Through visionary leadership and a dedication to excellence, we aspire to shape the future of esports, leaving an indelible mark on the industry while continuously raising the bar for integrity, inclusivity, and sustainable progress.”
Starting a career as an e-sportsman, players strive to become the best in their team or compete for prizes individually. Having become a true professional in their field, gamers receive a real salary and even interest in advertising. The best players, as a rule, attract the attention of sponsors, so they sign long-term contracts with them, where a fairly large fee is assumed.
Having become the best in their profession – eSports, players become very popular and public people. Very often they are asked for autographs, invited to interviews, and filmed in advertising. By inviting a player to various international tournaments a gamer has the opportunity to travel around the world and see the corners of our beautiful planet. After the end of the career of a professional gamer, esports players go into the field of analytics or management. But do not forget that a couple of victories in major championships can provide a person for the rest of his life. Everyone can make a career in eSports, regardless of physical abilities, health status, or nationality. In addition, a pro player can be both a man and a woman. Everyone is equal before eSports.Above all the pride of putting on the national color is a memory never to forget.
The use of doping substances or methods to enhance performance is fundamentally wrong and is detrimental to the overall spirit of sport. Drug misuse can be harmful to an athlete, s health and the other athletes competing in sports.
It several damages the integrity, image, and value of sport, whether or not the motivation to use drugs is to improve performance. To achieve integrity and fairness in sports a commitment to cleaning is critical The Nigeria esports Federation shall at all-time condemn in strong them the use of any enhanced substance in esports. We are working closely with relevant bodies in the drive for clean sports The Nigeria esports Federation has entered agreements with international bodies in protecting Athletes, to help mitigate any negativity towards gaming, focusing on mental health awareness, anti-doping, movement, gender issues, and nutrition for the good of esports movement, gender issues and food for the good of esports movement, gender issues and nutrition for the good of esports
The Nigerian esports Federation is to launch its first esports Awards in November 2023, an annual event that is designed to recognize the achievements of the gaming and esports creators with the aim to encourage the development and promotion of the esports community in Nigeria. The award shall have 5 categories wish including Best gamer, best esports state in the country, best esports investors, and best esports university /college to be grown after the 4 weeks of master esports exclusive camping in a hotel in Nigeria. the Nigerian esports Federation Master Gamers is a special time dedicated to gamers, the first of its kind in the world Aperoid, especially for gamers worldwide.
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Nesfed is in talks with top organizations in the esports ecosystem at home and abroad to fast-track the transformation of grass root gamers to pro gamers They often start off in amateur but reach the higher rankings courtesy of the nesfed
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The board of the Nigerian esports Federation is made of great sports administrators, publishers, Contain developers, and Gamers. Nesfed has three main arms namely Federal, zonal, and states, the Federal takes responsibility for international activities for the overall interest of the country’s esports ecosystem, The zonal body is responsible for the supervision of states within the zone and reports to the Federal, while the state coordinator champions the grass root development and promotion at the state level. Each state of the federation is expected to have a coordinator of esports that works closely with the state government
Mr. Agbor Clinton A is a veteran sports administrator, and journalist/commentator for many FIFA, Olympic, and CAF events just to mention a few. He is the Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Esports Association of Nigeria and the pioneer president of the Confederation of African Footgolf. Mr. Clinton Agbor an investigative journalist has not stopped writing for he is currently the African rep in a multinational sporting body called sportfanzone.org
His passion for esports can be traced years back in 2015 as a member of the Federal Government Delegation to the Africa Union conference on sports, culture, and youth development in Addis Ababa Ethiopia where he was introduced to esports at the high level.
Since then he has combined his skills and huge experience in the development and promotion of esports not only in Nigeria but also in Africa he is a board member representing Nigeria in the Confederation of African esports. His passion for video gaming has also earned him a vital role in the rebirth of the continent esports body coming up in Morrocco
