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NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko Engages Speaker Abbas Tajudeen on Legislative Support for Sports Economy

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By Kola Daniel

The newly appointed Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko paid a private visit to Honourable Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, to formally inform him of his appointment and discuss key areas of collaboration.

In the meeting on Monday, Dikko described Tajudeen as an esteemed elder brother and representative, emphasized the need for legislative support to lay the foundation for a thriving sports economy in Nigeria.

The engagement covered preliminary discussions on the legislative framework essential to drive sports as a sustainable economic sector in Nigeria, in line with the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Dikko highlighted that the NSC is focused on strategic reforms to elevate Nigerian sports to global standards, prioritizing sustainable sports development and aligning with international best practices.

The Speaker expressed his support for Dikko’s initiatives, reiterating the National Assembly’s commitment to fostering growth in the sports sector.

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Cricket: Nigeria To Host ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifier

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Joel Ajayi

Nigeria Cricket Federation , NCF, says it is ready to host five other nations for the International Cricket Council ,ICC, Under 19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier.


The tournament is billed for Lagos, with the matches to be held at the cricket ovals in Tafawa Balewa Square ,TBS, and the University of Lagos ,UniLag, from March 26 to April 6.


Uyi Akpata, President of the Federation, said in a statement on Sunday, that the tournament is about celebrating the growth of the game on the continent.


“Nigeria is thrilled to welcome these talented young cricketers and their supporters to Lagos.
“Our nation is known for its warm hospitality and fascinating cricketing potential, and we are committed to making this qualifier a memorable experience for all.


“This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about celebrating the growth of cricket in Africa and inspiring the next generation of players”, Akpata noted.


However, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Tanzania and Sierra Leone will join Nigeria to jostle for the continent’s sole ticket to the 2026 ICC Under 19 Men’s World Cup.


Meanwhile, Nigeria will be hoping to secure the ticket, having achieved same feat in 2019 and competing at the World Cup in South Africa 2020

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