Sports
FG Inaugurates Ten Year Football Development Masterplan
Joel Ajayi
Federal government on Thursday inaugurated 16-man Committee to develop the football strategy that will enhance government roles at all levels – Federal, State, Local as well as the private sector in partners and social enterprise sector in the development of the game.
The Committee will also put an end in the inconsistent, irregular football calendar; lack of professionalism in Nigeria club administration, fall out
of the lack of enforcement of licensing and financial controls; and the inability to produce and sustain a conducive environment for private investors and funders.
While inaugurating the committee on Thursday in Abuja Minister of Youth and sports charged the committee to work hard to change thew fortune of Nigerian football.
According to him, it is important that the committee began the ten-year work plan now. “If anything needs to be done at any time for the sake of our football, it is this Football Ten Year Development Masterplan.
“Therefore, this committee must, among others, develop the strategies that will address these areas: The roles of Government at all levels – Federal, State, Local as well as the private sector, development partners and
social enterprise sector in the development of the game.
“The Football Pyramid and operational framework that will define the roles of educational institutions, football
academies, clubs, leagues and national competitions in the development of the game and the projected financial
requirements and targeted expenditure plans covering the different levels of the Football Pyramid.
“The commercialization of football in line with global standards to include revenue generation for both the
professional and non-professional game; incorporating.”
In his acceptance speace the chairman of the committee Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima assured Nigerian that the committee will leave no stone unturned to ensure it put in place best master plan for Nigerian football.
Other member of committee include; Mr. Yemi Idowu – Vice chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Babayaro – Member, Mr. Sunday Oliseh – Member, Chief Segun Odegbami – Member,
Mr. Ikeddy Isiguzo – Member, Alhaja Ayo Omidiran – Member, Mr. Augustine Ojiabor – Member, Mr. Tobechukwu Okigbo – Member, Mr. Ade Ojeikere – Member,
Alhaji Mohammed Sanusi – Member,
Ogbuefi Tony Nnachetta – Member, Alhaji Muhammad Daha Umar Faruk – Member, Mr. John Opubor – Member, Dr. Bode Durotoye Secretary, Mr. Musa Amadu – Assistant Secretary.
Sports
Weightlifting Federation President, Dr Ibrahim Abdul Applauds NSC’s Leadership in Championing Sports Development in Nigeria
Joel Bisi
President of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, Dr. Ibrahim Abdul, has credited Nigeria’s triumphs so far at the African Senior Weightlifting Championship to the deliberate and strategic approach of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in revitalizing the nation’s sports sector by appointing technocrats to head the National Sports Commission (NSC).
Dr. Abdul made this statement on Thursday morning, in an interview in Moka, Mauritius, where Nigeria is currently competing in the African Senior Weightlifting Championship. As of Thursday evening, Nigeria sits on top of the medal standings with 10 Gold, 4 silver and one bronze.
Ruth Imoleayo Ayodele’s impressive showing on Thursday evening helped to increase Nigeria’s medal haul after winning three Gold medals to underline her dominance in her weight category.
“President Tinubu knew exactly what he wanted and was intentional in his selection of leaders for the National Sports Commission,” Dr. Abdul said. “By appointing proven technocrats like Mallam Shehu Dikko and Hon. Bukola Olopade, he laid a solid foundation for sustainable growth and prosperity for Nigerian sports.”
Mallam Shehu Dikko, a former Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC), first appointed on December 26, 2014a, has also served in various capacities at FIFA and CAF. He has been at the forefront of key reforms within African and global sports governance, bringing his wealth of experience to the Commission.
Dr. Abdul also highlighted the immense impact of the NSC’s Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade—a two-time Commissioner for Sports in Ogun State—who has overseen numerous thriving sports projects across the country and internationally.
Speaking on Team Nigeria’s success so far in Mauritius, he said “this is no coincidence. The NSC gave us all the support we needed to succeed,” Abdul emphasized.
“When the DG announced thousands of dollars in financial incentives, sat with the athletes, shared meals, and took pictures with them—it wasn’t just symbolic. It was a powerful morale boost for all of them.”
According to him, “Our athletes felt truly seen, valued, and supported. Today, they competed like warriors—ready to give their all for the nation. That is the spirit this administration has ignited in Nigerian sports.”
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