sentences:  He first represented Nigeria at international level in the 8th African Swimming Championships held in Dakar, Senegal in September 2006 where he posted a time of 26.04 in the 50 meters butterfly finishing seventh.He is the current Nigerian National Record Holder in the 50m and 100m Butterfly events.At the 2007 World Championships in Melbourne he swam 26.05 in the same event, also participating in the 50 and 100 meters freestyle, 100 meters butterfly, 200 meters individual medley as well as being part of the 4x100 medley relay.