- First Nigerian to obtain a Ph.D. in Physical Education
- Pioneered the establishment of the Department of Physical Education at the University of Ibadan in 1963
- Served as the first Head of the Department of Physical Education at the University of Ibadan
- Authored several books on physical education and sports science
2. Chief Festus Ibidapo Adedapo Onitiri
- First African to hold a leadership position in the International Association for Athletics Federations (IAAF)
- Served as the President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee from 1997 to 2001
- Represented Nigeria at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo
- Co-authored the book "The History of Sports in Nigeria"
3. Dr. Amos Adamu
- Former Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC)
- Represented Nigeria at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich
- Served as the President of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) from 2003 to 2015
- Authored several books on sports management and development
4. Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike
- Nigerian sports administrator and the former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)
- First Nigerian to serve as a FIFA Executive Committee member
- Represented Nigeria at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and Mexico City
- Authored the book "Sports Administration in Nigeria: A Personal Odyssey"
5. Chief Segun Odegbami
- Nigerian international footballer and sportscaster
- Represented Nigeria at the 1976 and 1980 Summer Olympics in Montreal and Moscow
- Won the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Nigeria in 1980
- Authored several books on football and sports development