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Chairman House Committee on Sports meets Stakeholders.

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2 years ago

July 31, 2023

…Congratulates Falcons

The newly appointed Chairman of the House of Representatives Sports Committee Honourable Ekene Adams Abubakar has hit the ground running as he is set to meet with critical Sports stakeholders in Abuja on Thursday August 3rd to chart a new course for Sports.

According to the accomplished Administrator and former General Manager of Remo Stars, the meeting which will take place at the Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja will be attended by Presidents of all the 36 Sports Federations, The Nigerian Olympics Committee, Premier League Club owners, Nation wide league and other league boards , NFF, Referees, Ex Internationals, players Union, The National Institute for sports, Former Sports Minister, coaches, Lottery Board, EFCC, ICPC and Corporate organizations.

Also expected at the event are the Nigerian Olympians Association, the Nigerian Police Force, Medical Practioners, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, the Ministries of Youth and Sports, Finance, Budget and National Planning, the Nigerian School’s Sports Federation amongst others.

He assured that the meeting will set the tone for a robust, renewed policy direction for Nigerian Sports as well as to seek areas of mutual benefits in the best interest of Nigerian Sports.

Honourable Abubakar assured that the era of bickering, bitterness and working at cross purposes was over. ” We should all come together to forge a new direction for our sports. We have to work together with the Executive Arm of Government and all stakeholders to actualize our collective dreams.

Sports can only thrive when there is peace and harmony among the stakeholders.
Sports Unites us as a people, so we should deploy it to foster peace, unity, progress and development of our great country.
Having played the game to the highest level,administered it as a club owner, I feel the pains of all stakeholders. Let’s put the past bad experiences behind us and focus on a bright future. We are not doing the youths any good if we don’t put the interest of the country first. We need to rally round each other to make things work well for everyone”

Meanwhile, the Chairman has described the Female National team the Super Falcons as a beacon of hope for not only Nigeria, but the African continent.While commending the team’s impressive performance at the on- going Fifa Women World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, he urged them not to rest on their oars until they secure the ultimate price”

Congratulations Falcons, we are so proud of you. We are solidly behind you, please don’t relax until you get to the finals and God willing win the trophy. You have lifted the spirit of millions of Nigerians, so don’t relent until victory is secured.”

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Riyadh 2025: Nigeria’s Boxing Contingent Departs for Saudi Arabia

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2 days ago

November 4, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Team Nigeria’s boxing contingent has officially departs the shores of the country for Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games, taking place from November 7 to 21, 2025.

The team forms a vital part of Nigeria’s contingent at the multi-sport event, which gathers athletes from across over 55 nations globally. Nigeria’s participation reflects the nation’s commitment to expanding its global sporting profile and using sport as a tool for unity, national pride, and youth development.

Chief de Mission, Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, described the Riyadh Games as a “crucial aspect of Nigeria’s strategic sports development plan,” emphasizing that the event serves as both a test of preparation and a pathway toward greater international success, including at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

He reaffirmed the NSC’s commitment to ensuring that Nigerian athletes receive the necessary support to excel on global platforms.

“This is more than just another international competition; it is a vital stepping-stone for our athletes toward Olympian ambitions,” Hon. Bukola Olopade said ahead of the team’s departure.

“Our team is prepared, focused, and hungry for success. We carry the hopes of the nation with us to Riyadh,” Hon. Olopade added.
Nigeria has maintained a strong presence at the Games since the inaugural edition in 2005. Over the years, the country’s athletes have recorded success across various sporting categories.

The contingent is led by experienced coaches and supported by technical staff dedicated to achieving peak performance levels.

As the competition gets set to begin in Riyadh, all eyes will be on the Nigerian contingent to deliver a performance that reinforces the country’s reputation as one of Africa’s leading sporting nations.

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