In a pivotal strategic meeting held this evening, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu engaged with top officials of the newly reinstated National Sports Commission (NSC).
Present at the discussion were NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, Director General Bukola Olopade, and Adeyinka Adeboye (commonly known as Zulu), the Senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports Development.
The meeting underscored the Tinubu administration’s commitment to fostering a thriving sports ecosystem as part of its “Renewed Hope” agenda.
The NSC, reestablished following the dissolution of the Ministry of Sports Development, has been tasked with driving policy and administrative innovations for Nigeria’s sports sector.
Chairman Dikko, a veteran football administrator, and DG Olopade, known for his grassroots mobilization and organizational expertise, discussed with the president plans to transform Nigeria into a global sports powerhouse. Adeboye, a recent appointee and advocate for grassroots sports, emphasized the importance of inclusivity in talent development.
The discussions are expected to lay the groundwork for upcoming projects, including the National Sports Festival and partnerships aimed at boosting Nigeria’s sports infrastructure and youth engagement.
The meeting reinforces President Tinubu’s vision of integrating sports into Nigeria’s socioeconomic growth.
