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Templar-Adrenale (A5 Athletics) Secures Historic National Partnership with Nigeria to Develop and Represent the Country’s U19 Athletes Across All Sports
Templar-Adrenale (A5 Athletics), a global high-performance athlete development organization, today announced the execution of a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of the President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The agreement establishes Templar-Adrenale (A5 Athletics) as the officially recognized strategic development and placement partner for Nigeria’s elite Under-19 athletes across all sports disciplines marking what is believed to be the first time in history that a private company has secured national-level rights and authorization to develop and internationally represent a country’s U19 athletes across all sports categories.
Nigeria, home to more than 225 million people, is the largest country in Africa by population and one of the most talent-rich athletic markets in the world. The partnership positions A5 Athletics at the center of what analyst’s project could become one of the largest youth sports development ecosystems globally.
Under the 10-year agreement, the estimated long-term commercial value and opportunity pipeline associated with the A5 ecosystem is projected to be $525 million, driven by athlete development, international competition, media rights, sponsorships, academy operations, NIL
opportunities, global placements, and strategic sports infrastructure initiatives.
The MoU outlines a comprehensive nationwide framework for identifying, training, developing, and placing Nigeria’s top U19 athletes into elite global competition and educational pathways.
“This agreement represents a transformational moment not only for A5 Athletics, but for the future of global sports development,” said Francis Titus. “Nigeria possesses one of the deepest untapped pools of athletic talent in the world. Through this partnership, we are building a fully integrated pipeline capable of developing world-class athletes across every sport while creating life-changing academic and professional opportunities for the next generation.”
The partnership aligns directly with Nigeria’s national grassroots sports strategy, which targets sports industry contributions of up to 5% of the nation’s GDP and annual revenues between $3 billion and $4 billion by 2027.
A First-of-Its-Kind Global Sports Development Model
The MoU grants A5 Athletics the responsibility to develop elite Nigerian U19 teams across all sports disciplines through its proprietary “A5 Grassroots-to-Elite Pipeline,” including:
• Nationwide scouting and talent identification across all 36 Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory
• Year-round academy operations and holistic athlete development
• International prep competition circuits and showcase tours
• Academic scholarship placement pathways into U.S. schools and universities
• Athlete performance development including nutrition, sports science, psychology, and elite coaching
• International representation of Nigeria through officially validated A5 Prep Teams
The agreement also formally validates A5 Prep Teams as authorized representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in international competitions, camps, showcases, and tours.
Industry observers believe this creates a uniquely defensible competitive position for A5 Athletics in the rapidly expanding global sports economy.
Investor Highlights and Strategic Value
The partnership creates several significant investment and growth catalysts for Templar-Adrenale and the A5 ecosystem:
Exclusive Market Access
A5 gains structured operational access to one of the largest youth populations in the world and one of the most naturally gifted athletic regions globally.
Long-Term Government Alignment
The 10-year framework establishes direct alignment with Nigerian federal sports development initiatives and includes formal government recognition as a strategic partner.
Multi-Sport Scalability
Unlike traditional sports academies focused on a single discipline, A5’s mandate spans all sports, creating diversified revenue and talent acquisition opportunities across basketball, football, track & field, volleyball, combat sports, and additional emerging categories
U.S. Placement and Scholarship Pipeline
The agreement creates recurring pathways for Nigerian athletes to access U.S.-based academic and athletic opportunities through A5 U.S. Academies and affiliated programs.
Intellectual Property Ownership
Templar-Adrenale retains ownership of the A5 Program methodologies, scouting systems, training curricula, and associated branding under the agreement.
National Talent Infrastructure
The agreement establishes a recurring annual National Grassroots Talent Camp rotating throughout Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, ensuring nationwide athlete discovery and engagement.
Massive Commercial Expansion Potential
The projected enterprise opportunity exceeding $525 million is expected to derive from:
• Sponsorship and endorsement agreements
• International tournaments and showcase events
• Athlete placement and academy operations
• Media and streaming rights
• NIL and athlete brand partnerships
• Licensing and merchandising
• Sports tourism and international exhibitions
• Strategic global sports partnerships
As part of the agreement, Templar-Adrenale committed an initial direct investment of $10 million over the next decade to fund infrastructure, athlete development, international competition, staffing, scouting operations, and elite training systems.
Retaining Nigerian Talent on the Global Stage
A central objective of the partnership is addressing the longstanding migration of elite Nigerianborn athletes to other national programs. Under the agreement, athletes developed through the A5 system will represent Nigeria internationally while receiving advanced training and global exposure opportunities
The initiative is designed to create a sustainable sports development infrastructure capable of producing internationally competitive athletes while generating educational, economic, and social impact throughout Nigeria.
About Templar-Adrenale (A5 Athletics)
Templar-Adrenale (A5 Athletics) is a high-performance athlete development organization focused on building integrated pathways for elite youth athletes through scouting, academy training, education, international competition, and global placement opportunities. The organization’s A5 Grassroots-to-Elite Pipeline combines world-class coaching, holistic athlete development, and international exposure to prepare athletes for collegiate, professional, and global competition.
Media Contact
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Nigeria Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria
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Plateau State Inducts NG-CARES Staff Into Civil Service, Emphasizes Performance-Driven Governance
The Plateau State Government, in collaboration with the World Bank under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme, has commenced a two-day orientation and induction workshop for newly absorbed NG-CARES staff into the state civil service.
The workshop, organised by the Plateau State CARES Coordinating Unit (PL-SCCU), is holding from Wednesday, June 10 to Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Millennium International Conference Centre, opposite Solomon Lar Amusement Park, Jos.
The programme, which also featured participants drawn from various backgrounds, is aimed at integrating contract staff into the formal civil service structure while strengthening their understanding of public service rules, ethics, and performance expectations.
Speaking during the opening session, the State Coordinator of NG-CARES, Dr. Haggai Gutap, said the absorption of staff into the civil service was a deliberate policy by the state government to retain trained human capital and avoid the recurrent loss of skilled personnel after programme cycles.
He explained that previous World Bank-supported interventions often relied on contract staff who were disengaged after project completion, leading to the loss of institutional capacity. According to him, the current approach ensures sustainability and continuity in governance.
“This set of people have been trained over the years, and letting them go would mean incurring losses as a state. The Governor believes in human capital development and has approved their absorption to retain their expertise,” he said.
Dr. Gutap further noted that the NG-CARES programme operates on a results-based financing model, where disbursements from the World Bank are tied strictly to performance outcomes, stressing the need for efficiency, teamwork, and adherence to operational guidelines.
He added that the state is transitioning into NG-CARES 2.0, aimed at consolidating achievements and maintaining Plateau State’s leading position in programme implementation nationwide.
Delivering the keynote address, the Chairman of the Plateau State Civil Service Commission, Prof. Paul S. Wai, described the induction as a significant milestone, noting that absorption into the civil service goes beyond employment to becoming part of a structured system guided by rules, values, and institutional traditions.
He urged the new officers to uphold professionalism, integrity, accountability, loyalty, and discipline, stressing that ignorance of civil service regulations is not an excuse for non-compliance.
“The Civil Service remains the permanent machinery of government. Your success depends on your competence, dedication, and adherence to established rules and procedures,” he said.
Prof. Wai further encouraged continuous learning, merit-based progression, and result-oriented performance, noting that government expects improved service delivery and innovation from civil servants.
He also commended the administration of Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang for its commitment to building a professional, technology-driven civil service and for absorbing qualified NG-CARES personnel into the system.
In a goodwill message, the representative of the Head of Civil Service and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Rebecca Shaset, described the initiative as timely, noting that the civil service is governed strictly by rules and procedures.
She urged the newly inducted staff to demonstrate accountability, competence, dedication, and commitment to duty in order to build public confidence in government institutions.
“As civil servants, you must comply with the rules and show dedication to effectively deliver services to the public,” she said.
Also speaking, Mrs. Gladys Lircit Sodo, Deputy Director (Administration), Plateau State Ministry of Finance, who represented the Commissioner for Finance and Chairperson of the State Steering Committee on NG-CARES, encouraged participants to engage actively in the training, share experiences, and prepare for effective programme implementation.
She commended the organisers for equipping the new staff with the necessary orientation, describing NG-CARES as a critical intervention programme requiring commitment and readiness for impact-driven delivery.
The workshop, supported by the World Bank through World Bank and implemented under the NG-CARES framework, is expected to strengthen institutional capacity and enhance service delivery in Plateau State’s public service system.
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