The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, celebrates the historic appointment of Ganiyat Adeduntan as the head coach of the George Washington Revolutionaries Women’s Basketball team.
Dabiri-Erewa, lauded Coach Adeduntan’s inspiring journey, highlighting her impressive coaching record and her unwavering dedication to excellence.
“This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone, not only for Coach Adeduntan but for Nigeria and the African diaspora as a whole,” Dabiri-Erewa said. “We are immensely proud of coach Ganiyat Adeduntan for this groundbreaking accomplishment.”
“Her leadership, resilience and passion for basketball have set a new standard for Nigerian excellence on the global stage. She embodies the spirit of hard work and determination.”
“Her success is an inspiration to young Nigerian women aspiring to break barriers in sports and beyond. We at NiDCOM celebrate her and look forward to even greater achievements under her leadership at George Washington University,” she added.
Coach Adeduntan’s appointment follows a stellar tenure at Colgate University, where she transformed the program, leading them to back-to-back 20-win seasons and a WNIT appearance in 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
Her return to George Washington University, where she previously served as an assistant coach, signifies a homecoming to a program she helped build.
Adeduntan’s journey from Ibadan in Nigeria, to the pinnacle of American college basketball serves as a testament to the talent and resilience of Nigerians in the diaspora.
NiDCOM remains committed to celebrating and supporting outstanding Nigerians like Coach Adeduntan, who also has a PhD in Nursing and continue to shine on the global stage.
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