The Federal Government has applauded the appointment of Ganiyat Adeduntan as the Head Coach of the George Washington Revolutionaries Women’s Basketball team, describing it as a proud moment for Nigeria and the African diaspora.
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), expressed her excitement in a statement released on Monday by the Commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations & Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun. She commended Adeduntan’s remarkable career and dedication to excellence, calling her appointment a milestone achievement.
“This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone, not only for Coach Adeduntan but for Nigeria and the African diaspora as a whole,” the statement read.
Dabiri-Erewa highlighted Adeduntan’s inspiring journey and coaching credentials, praising her resilience and leadership.
“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, and 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.
Adeduntan’s appointment follows a successful tenure at Colgate University, where she transformed the program, leading the team to consecutive 20-win seasons and a WNIT appearance in 2023-24 and 2024-25. Her return to George Washington University, where she previously served as an assistant coach, marks a homecoming to a program she helped build.
Her journey from Ibadan, Nigeria, to the peak of American college basketball highlights the resilience and talent of Nigerians in the diaspora.
NiDCOM reaffirmed its commitment to celebrating and supporting exceptional Nigerians like Adeduntan, who also holds a PhD in Nursing.
Ganiyat Adeduntan is the daughter of Prince (Dr.) Azeez Adeduntan, the Osi Basorun of Ibadanland, a renowned Harvard-trained cardiovascular surgeon, former Oyo State Commissioner of Health, and a past governorship candidate.
