President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) to spearhead the transformation of Nigeria’s sports sector into a viable economic driver.
He issued this directive during a meeting with NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade at the Presidential Villa.
The meeting provided the NSC leadership an opportunity to present a progress report on the state of the sports sector. President Tinubu commended their efforts and emphasized the importance of leveraging sports to foster economic growth, youth engagement, and national development.
“We must position Nigerian sports to not only excel on the global stage but also contribute significantly to the country’s economy,” the President said, urging the NSC to strengthen partnerships with the private sector and ensure sustainable growth across all levels of the industry.
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NSC Leadership Reiterates Commitment
Responding to the President’s charge, Mallam Shehu Dikko expressed gratitude for the trust placed in the Commission’s leadership.
He pledged to drive initiatives aligned with the administration’s “Renewed Hope” agenda. “We’re focused on transforming Nigerian sports with a sustainable economic model that ensures growth and global competitiveness,” Dikko stated.
Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade echoed this sentiment, assuring the President of the Commission’s dedication to achieving lasting impact. “We are determined to contribute to the legacy of economic transformation and societal impact you envision through sports,” he affirmed.
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Focus on Grassroots Development
Chief Adegboye Adeyinka, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, highlighted the administration’s commitment to nurturing talent at the grassroots level.
He assured the His Excellency of robust support for community-driven sports programs designed to discover and develop young athletes across the country.
The meeting underscored the government’s resolve to elevate the sports sector as a cornerstone of national growth.
