In a landmark development for sports healthcare in Nigeria, athletes—both men and women—across the country will now benefit from enhanced, high-quality laboratory diagnostic services at Everight Diagnostic & Laboratory Services Limited, one of Nigeria's premier ISO-accredited medical diagnostic providers.This strategic partnership was formalized during a high-level courtesy visit to Everight's headquarters in Abuja by the leadership of the All Federal Capital Territory Sports Association (AFSA), led by its distinguished Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, former Speaker of the House of Representatives.Sports medicine plays a pivotal role in athlete development, injury prevention, performance optimization, and overall well-being. Access to professional, reliable, and state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities is essential for sustaining competitive excellence and supporting grassroots to elite sports growth in Nigeria.During the visit, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara commended Everight for its two decades of exemplary service and unwavering commitment to humanitarian healthcare in Nigeria since its founding in 2005. He highlighted the organization's consistent delivery of world-class diagnostics and praised its recent transition to ISO 15189:2022 accreditation—the international gold standard for medical laboratory quality and competence—which positions Everight as one of the most outstanding and reliable diagnostic providers in the country.Speaking on behalf of Everight, Dr. Everest Okpara, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, warmly welcomed the delegation and announced that Nigerian sports men and women nationwide will now enjoy preferential access to Everight's comprehensive range of services, including clinical pathology, molecular diagnostics, advanced imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound), and more. He confirmed that moderate discounts will be extended to eligible athletes, ensuring better affordability without compromising on precision, timeliness, or excellence.The event also featured a special recognition ceremony, during which Gold Medals of Fair Play were presented to Dr. Everest Okpara and his wife, Mrs. Roseline Okpara, Projector of the Everight Healthcare Foundation, in appreciation of their outstanding contributions to healthcare philanthropy and community development.
The former speaker of the house of representive  Hon Dogara yakubu  was represented  by a senior member of the Board, and the  Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs.   DR  Onwusoro maduka  as well as former FCT permanent  Secretary  Dr johnny  O chukka   who is the head of school sports  afsa 

Mr. Agbor Clinton Ayuk, Director-General of AFSA, addressed attendees and urged all sports enthusiasts, athletes, coaches, and federations to seize this valuable opportunity for superior health monitoring and delivery."This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to empowering Nigerian athletes through better health infrastructure,"
 Mr. Clinton  stated. "We call on the sporting community to leverage Everight's accredited expertise for routine check-ups, injury assessments, and performance-related diagnostics—ensuring our talents remain healthy, competitive, and ready to shine on national and  stage.