Daniel Baraladei Igali
Commissioner of Youths & Sports Development, Bayelsa State
Peoples Democratic Party Bayelsa State
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Daniel Igali is a former Olympic gold medalist turned public servant and currently serves as Bayelsa State’s Commissioner of Youths & Sports Development. A celebrated wrestler and Canadian national hero, Igali returned to Nigeria to contribute to grassroots sports development. He is widely regarded for transforming Bayelsa into a national wrestling hub and for prioritizing youth empowerment through sporting initiatives. He has served in various administrative, political, and coaching capacities.
Education
- B.A. (Literature) — Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada
- Master’s Degree in Education — University of New Brunswick, Canada
- Certificate in Sports Management — Canadian Olympic Training Institute
Professional Background
- Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling (Canada, 2000)
- Sports administrator and youth mentor
- Former Member, Bayelsa State House of Assembly (Southern Ijaw Constituency III)
- Former Chairman, Bayelsa State Wrestling Association
- Former Board Member, Nigeria Wrestling Federation
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