Sports
Celebrating a Sports Icon at 55: Hearty Cheers to Shehu Dikko, Administrator Par Excellence
By Joel Ajayi
Whenever we embark on a journey, we always hope for an experienced, courageous, and capable driver, pilot, or captain—someone who can navigate turbulence and ensure a safe arrival at the destination.
These exact qualities—ability, experience, and boldness—define the man we are celebrating today: Dr. Henry Mallam Shehu Dikko.
Appointed as Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Malam Dikko has emerged as a key driver of the sports sector under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Since assuming office, Shehu Dikko—a sports administrator par excellence—has wasted no time in deploying his deep expertise, leadership skills, and unwavering dedication to the task at hand.
In a short time, he has taken bold and strategic decisions that many would shy away from—moves that are already setting the Nigerian sports sector on a path to transformation.
As the Bible says, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Indeed, this moment of reflection comes as Mallam Shehu Dikko marks his 55th birthday on July 5, 2025.
A seasoned technocrat, an accomplished architect, and a visionary leader, Dikko is not only reshaping sports administration but also making significant contributions to Nigeria’s wider economic narrative.
Hailing from Kaduna State, the Chairman’s achievements within less than a year at the helm of the NSC are both remarkable and far-reaching. Chief among them is the rollout of the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria’s Sports Economy (RHINSE)—a bold blueprint to reset, refocus, and relaunch the country’s sports industry.
The RRR model is driving a shift from a purely competition-driven landscape to a more development-oriented and value-based sports ecosystem.
As the drums roll and tributes pour in to celebrate this great man at 55, I join many others in giving 55 hearty cheers to this icon of excellence, wisdom, and transformation. His impact on the Nigerian sports landscape is undeniable, and his legacy is already being written in bold strokes.
Sir, may you enjoy many more fruitful years in service to humanity. Happy Birthday, our Chairman!
55 Cheers to a Sports Administrator Par Excellence!
Sports
Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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