NSC moves to reposition sports, reassigns 57 sports federations secretaries
“They are expected to play pivotal roles in steering the sports sector towards its new direction..."
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has approved the reposting of 57 Secretary-Generals and officers to various National Sports Federations, in a strategic move to reposition the sports sector.
The Director, Federation of Elite Athletes, NSC, Olumide Bamiduro, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja, stated that the 57 Secretary-Generals and five officers had already been reassigned.
He stated that the decision was in line with the vision of the NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko and the NSC Director-General, Bukola Olopade, aimed at revitalising the sector.
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“The mandate is clear. We are to undertake these changes to achieve the results and position the industry to attract private and corporate investments, thereby driving the growth of our sports economy,” Bamiduro stated.
According to Bamiduro, the NSC has directed the Federation Establishment and Appointment Department to follow through with the new postings.
The directive underscores the Commission’s strong commitment to enhancing the functionality and performance of sports federations across the nation.
“They are expected to play pivotal roles in steering the sports sector towards its new direction, focused on innovation, grassroots/elite development and economic growth.”
Some of the affected sports federations are Athletics, Basketball, Badminton, Boxing, Cricket, Table tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling, among others.
In his inaugural statement, Dikko outlined plans to elevate Nigerian sports by emphasizing infrastructure, regulation, and economic contribution, aiming for sports to account for three per cent of the nation’s GDP within the next five years.
The NSC Chairman stressed that a foundational approach to sports development, rather than solely focusing on competitive results, will yield sustainable growth. He also emphasized three strategic pillars for the NSC operating sports as a national asset, establishing a robust regulatory framework, and investing in world class infrastructure. The commission’s structure, once legislatively backed, will include key sports stakeholders to support its national sports development goals.
Dikko, the Kaduna State-born football administrator, was the Chairman of the League Management Company responsible for the management of the Nigerian Professional Football League.
He previously served as a consultant for the Nigerian House of Representatives on Sports committee.
