Federal Government Celebrates Adeduntan’s Appointment As GW Women’s Basketball Head Coach In USA
The federal government of Nigeria through the Chairman /CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has expressed joy as she proudly celebrated the historic appointment of Coach Ganiyat Adeduntan as the head coach of the George Washington Revolutionaries Women’s Basketball team.
This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone, not only for Coach Adeduntan but for Nigeria and the African Diaspora as a whole.
Dabiri-Erewa lauded Coach Adeduntan’s inspiring journey, highlighting her impressive coaching record and her unwavering dedication to excellence.
She 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, and her success is an inspiration to young Nigerian women aspiring to break barriers in sports and beyond.
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” We at NiDCOM celebrate her and look forward to even greater achievements under her leadership at George Washington University.”
Coach Adeduntan’s appointment follows a stellar tenure at Colgate University, where she transformed the programme, leading them to back-to-back 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, signifies a homecoming to a programme she helped build.
Her journey from Ibadan, Nigeria, to the pinnacle of American College basketball serves as a testament to the talent and resilience of Nigerians in the Diaspora.
Hon. Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement made available by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations & Protocols, NiDCOM, stated, “NiDCOM remains committed to celebrating and supporting outstanding Nigerians like Coach Adeduntan, who also has a PhD in Nursing and continues to shine on the global stage.
Ganiyat is the daughter of Osi Basorun of Ibadan land, Prince (Dr) Azeez Adeduntan, a renowned Harvard trained International Cardiovascular Surgeon and one time former Commissioner of Health in Oyo State and a governorship candidate.