National Sports Commission, NSC says it is fulfilling its mandate to build a vibrant and sustainable sports economy in Nigeria.
This comes as the Commission concludes the 2nd National Council on Sports meeting in Calabar, Cross River State, where several major policy decisions were approved.
For three days, top sports administrators, including state commissioners and heads of sports councils from across the country met in Calabar to deliberate on strategies that will shape the future of Nigerian sports.
NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to grassroots development as he signed all eight memos ratified during the meeting.
Among the key issues discussed were athlete welfare, sustainable funding for competitions, grassroots development, and deeper collaboration with the private sector.
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Delegates also approved the national anti-doping policy aligned with international regulations.
The council further adopted a firm stance on sanctions for age-cheating, particularly at the National Youth Games, and outlined a pathway for the introduction of Intermediate Games aimed at bridging the gap between youth and elite competitions.
In another major announcement, Bayelsa State was named host of the 2028 National Sports Festival, while Kaduna State secured hosting rights for the 2030 edition.
The 2028 event will mark the first time Bayelsa, which is one of the least populous states in Nigeria’s Niger Delta will host thousands of athletes from across the country.
Stakeholders say the resolutions reached at the meeting represent a renewed commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s sports sector from the grassroots to the elite level.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
