The National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated new Presidents and Board members following elections conducted across 18 Sports Federations
The NSC leaders emphasized the need for accountability and transparency, noting that the newly inaugurated officials are expected to drive growth and expand the reach of their respective Federations beyond existing limits
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, congratulated the newly elected members saying “their election is a responsibility call to service, innovation, and economic contributions through sports.”
The Chairman further emphasised the need for collaboration among all stakeholders, including athletes, coaches, officials, and administrators ,as well as unity within the Federation under this new agenda.
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Mallam Dikko said that responsibility is not only ceremonial but expected to be active, innovative, and results-driven leaders who will translate investments into tangible outcomes such as competitive athletes, good governance, capacity building, resource mobilisation, infrastructure utilisation, youth and grassroots engagement, integrity and anti-doping.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade commended the Chairman on his leadership role throughout the electoral process, applauding him for his instrumental role in progress.
He praised the Directors and Electoral Officers for their integrity and commendable work, while also acknowledging the hard work put in by outgoing administrators.
Mr. Olopade appreciated the Nigerian Government’s commitment to Sports development through infrastructure renewal, athletes’ welfare programmes, grassroots initiatives, and high-performance systems.
The DG addressed the newly elected board members, saying their responsibility extends to developing competitive athletes, implementing good governance, building capacity, mobilising resources, utilising infrastructures, engaging youth and grassroots levels, ensuring transparency, effectiveness in domestic competitions that generate economic value, contribute meaningfully to national development, and maintaining a strong sense of patriotism.
Mr. Olopade urged the new board members to establish high standards based on their responsibilities and serve with integrity, lead with vision and deliver results.
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, thanked the Nigerian Government for its support, acknowledged the leadership of the Commission, and expressed appreciation for their visionary policies that have driven sports to greater success.
He also commended the electoral committee for a job well done.
The President of the Cricket Federation, Mr. Uyi Akpata, commended the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its support and commitment to the development of grassroots sports in Nigeria, noting that its emphasis on grassroots growth has been adopted across all federations.