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HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SPORTS , THE NFF AND SPORTS MINISTRY ; A PARTNERSHIP NIGERIA FOOTBALL DESPERATELY YEARN
It is not often seen that the NFF, her Supervisory body , the Sports Ministry and the House Committee on Sports are on the same page and this has been a major setback in the growth of Nigeria Football over the years.
Nigeria as one of the World’s most naturally talented footballing Countries has the capacity to be a leading light when it comes to Football development.
But this has been a far cry because of perpetual internal wrangling among the various institutions responsible for the Country’s Football.
In fact some persons feed on this very often for their own selfish agenda at the expense of genuine growth in the football ecosystem.
But there is always a time for something old to stop and something new to start to engineer a different result.
As a Country it is a new Government in Power expected to be at the helms for the next four years and for Nigeria to fully maximise all that is coming within the next four years, cordial relationship is not negotiable between the NFF , the Sports Ministry and two Committees of Sports in the National Assembly.
The Nigeria Football Federation led by Ibrahim Gusau has lots of barriers to break to be able to satisfy the yearnings of an average football fan on the street.
Top on the list of those barriers are lack of adequate funding and inadequate Sponsorship.
These two barriers are very key to anything the NFF wants to achieve and the Football House has struggled to live up to expectations over the years because of this.
Hence the need for a good partnership to exist amongst the football institutions.
As it is normal in every family there will be times when there will be issues but the ability to iron them out amicably without flexing ego is what will make the difference.
All the various Sporting institutions have their well stated functions without ambiguity and who says they all cannot carry out these roles without unnecessary frictions and Media war.
The Sports Ministry can perform its supervisory role on the NFF and still be a good partner , the same way the National Assembly through both the House Committee on Sports and Senate Committee on Sports can adequately undertake it’s oversight functions on both the Ministry and the NFF without cold war.
The Chairman House committee on sports Honourable Ekene Adams who is an astute football Administrator himself has stated unequivocally that he is determined to partner both the NFF and the Sports Ministry to revamp Nigeria Football.
And this has been evident so far with its recent activities where it organised a peace parley with the NFF to resolve some of its lingering crises.
The House Committee on Sports has also showed it’s readiness to partner the Sports Ministry and the Chairman recently showed this by being one of the first to congratulate the new Sports Minister Senator John Enoh.
Sports
Lagos State Sports Commission, Abbey Rangers FC Seal Groundbreaking Partnership for Grassroots Football Development
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Abbey Rangers Football Club, a renowned community football institution in the United Kingdom, marking a new era in grassroots football development in Nigeria.
Under this strategic alliance, Abbey Rangers FC will collaborate with the Lagos State Sports Commission to implement a robust seven-pillar framework focused on:
talent development, coaching enhancement, sports science, community engagement, policy support, resource mobilization, and infrastructure growth.
The partnership is a first of its kind between Nigeria and a UK-based community football club and aims to create a sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive football ecosystem in Lagos State. It promises to unlock new international opportunities for young athletes and coaches, offering pathways for advanced training, mentorship, and global exposure.
Speaking at the official unveiling, Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, described the partnership as “a landmark step in Lagos’ mission to build a sustainable and inclusive sports ecosystem.”
“This collaboration represents a deliberate effort to connect Lagos with global best practices in grassroots football development,” Fatodu stated.
“Abbey Rangers brings proven expertise and community-driven values that align with our vision to nurture world-class talent and position Lagos as a continental hub for youth sports excellence.”
In his remarks, Abbey Rangers Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Nick Riley, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that it reflects the club’s long-standing commitment to community-driven sports development.
“We are proud to partner with Lagos State on this visionary initiative,” Riley said.
“Abbey Rangers has always believed that community football is a powerful tool for development, inclusion, and opportunity. This collaboration allows us to share our grassroots model and experience with one of Africa’s most dynamic cities.”
The LSSC–Abbey Rangers partnership is a reflection of Lagos State’s strategic commitment to developing the next generation of football talent through international collaboration, innovation, and community-based sports programs. It also reaffirms the Commission’s leadership in driving sports diplomacy and youth empowerment across Africa.
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