The inaugural Sports Meet Nigeria Conference, a high-impact professional gathering designed to foster collaboration among sports business professionals, investors, administrators, marketers, broadcasters, media & PR experts, sports and social entrepreneurs is set to hold in Abuja on April 26th, at the Grand Cubana Hotel in Jabi.
The event will feature panel discussions, keynote presentations, networking sessions and deal-making opportunities, aimed at unlocking the commercial and developmental potential of sports in Nigeria. Special guests of the event includes National Sports Commissions’ Shehu Dikko and Bukola Olopade, amongst others.
The conference is organised by veteran sports business advisor, FIFA Player’s and Match Agent, Boxing Promoter and Matchmaker, Akeola Lukumanu Ayinde. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of ESEM-GROUP. During the conference, a book entitled Beyond the Game- Unveiling The Potential of Sports in Nigeria, would be launched.
“Beyond the Game is more than a book; it’s a call to action. Nigeria’s sports industry holds immense potential, but we must shift from mere participation to strategic investment and structured growth,” author Ayinde said.
“Sports Meet Nigeria is where ideas meet action, where stakeholders across sectors will converge to shape the future of sports as a tool for economic and social transformation.”
Creating an enabling environment for sports development requires sound policies and adequate infrastructure. The book, however, explores the pathways to unlocking Nigeria’s sporting prowess.
The Elite Sports and Tourism Development Limited (ESEM-GROUP), is a leading sports talent management and tourism development agency, dedicated to fostering excellence in sports through strategic partnerships, talent development and investment facilitation.
The potential economic benefits of a thriving sports industry cannot be overemphasised, as the ESEM-GROUP aims to leverage on the untapped opportunities within Nigeria’s sports ecosystem.
Event Director of Sports Meet Nigeria, Halima Imam, shared a few words about the significance of the event in Abuja.
“This conference is a first-of-its-kind platform where sports professionals and industry leaders from other sectors will engage in solutions-driven conversations,” Imam said.
“We are creating a space for meaningful partnerships that will drive innovation, investment, and sustainable development in Nigerian sports.”
The event would also accommodate networking and deal-making opportunities including structured sessions for partnerships and collaborations, with exhibitions showcasing innovative sports startups and brands.
“The creative and business sides of sports must work hand-in-hand to elevate Nigeria’s global sports standing,” said Creative Director of Sports Meet Nigeria, Musa Sunusi Ahmad.
Sports Meet Nigeria will blend insightful discourse with engaging experiences, ensuring participants leave inspired and equipped to make a difference.”
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