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House C’ ttee On Sports Vow To Engage Stakeholders To advance the cause of sports Sector
..Frowns at the Sorry state of sporting facilities
Joel Ajayi
In a move to reposition the sorry state of the sports sector in the country, the House Committee on Sports is set to engage all stakeholders to advance the cause of sports to an enviable Pedestal
While speaking at the inaugural meeting of the newly constituted committee the chairman of the committee Kabiru Amadu revealed that the committee understands nothing to write about of Nigeria sports, thereby vowing to turn the hand of the clock for good for the sports sector.
According to him, there is no doubt that we have an onerous task ahead of us. Repositioning this Committee for optimum performance is a feat we must accomplish.
“It is apposite to note that, Sports is a veritable instrument of reducing crime and unemployment if optimally pursued. It generates big foreign exchange for Countries all over the World.
“It is on record that, out of the over Forty [40] federations in Nigeria, only less than twenty [20] are functioning and out of the twenty [20], only about five [5] are funded.
“The Committee would engage the appropriate authorities and will thoroughly and painstakingly look into all the challenges contending with all the sports federations with a view of overcoming them, for the betterment of our vibrant and articulated youth and Nigerians at large.
“It is on record that during the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigeria couldn’t win a single medal and this sparked wide-spread displeasure from well-meaning citizens. This and many other embedded issues surrounding and affecting sports in Nigeria will be addressed passionately and will all sincerity of purpose.”
Speaking on the sorry state of the sports facilities in the country, Chairman Amadu expressed: “The issue of decaying Sporting infrastructure across the country, especially the National Stadia should be urgently looked into and addressed through adequate budgetary allocation.
“The Committee envisages a sustainable development plan, detailing grassroots programs, training facilities, a comprehensive medical support system, and strategic players’ rotation, designed to promote Football Development and other sporting activities across the Nation, through the federal Ministry of Sports Development.
“The Committee is not only poised to ensure positive improvement in the sports sector timely but also put in place mechanisms to realize our goals.”
He thanked the speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Honourable Tajudeen Abass and the entire leadership of the House count him worthy to be appointed as the Chairman of the great Committee.
However, the chairman used the occasion to commend the tenacity, zeal, and dedication of the late Chairman, Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams, and my able deputy, Honorable Jajere Buba Mohammed for piloting the Committee successfully.
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Ringo Sport Club, National Parks Service Team Up to Promote Eco-Tourism, Combat Climate Change
By Joel Ajayi
The Ringo Sport Club–Nigeria and the National Park Service (NPS) have begun moves to strengthen collaboration on eco-tourism promotion, environmental protection and climate change mitigation ahead of the maiden Nigerian Para-Military Ringo Sport Tournament (NIPAMRIST) 2026.
The National President of Ringo Sport Club–Nigeria and Chairman of the National Inter-Agency Organising Committee (NIAOC) of NIPAMRIST, Malam Ahmed Mohammed Sule, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Conservator-General of the National Park Service, Dr Ibrahim Musa Goni, at the Service’s headquarters in Abuja.
The visit was part of ongoing stakeholder engagements to secure the participation of personnel from para-military agencies and explore areas of cooperation ahead of the three-day tournament scheduled for November 19 to 21, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
Sule said the tournament was designed to bring together officers and personnel of Nigeria’s para-military agencies to compete for honours while promoting inter-agency cooperation, national unity, physical fitness and general well-being.
He explained that the engagement with the National Park Service was aimed at strengthening preparations for the inaugural competition and building a lasting partnership that would extend beyond sports.
According to him, the National Park Service is a strategic partner in advancing the tournament’s objectives, particularly through the integration of sports and tourism to showcase Nigeria’s natural attractions and encourage environmental awareness.
Sule disclosed that the Service had registered for the tournament and that some of its personnel had benefited from the intensive Ringo sport training programme organised by the club.
He urged the Conservator-General to mobilise more personnel for the competition, stressing that adequate preparation and mass participation would contribute to the success of the tournament.
The Ringo Sport Club president added that NIPAMRIST offered an opportunity to use sports as a platform for promoting Nigeria’s eco-tourism potential, improving the fitness of security and para-military personnel, and encouraging stronger institutional partnerships.
He called for sustained collaboration between the club and the National Park Service to leverage the tournament’s visibility in promoting the country’s protected areas and supporting tourism development.
Responding, Goni expressed appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to the success of NIPAMRIST 2026.
He pledged that the National Park Service would encourage active participation by its personnel, describing the tournament as an avenue to improve physical fitness, discipline, teamwork and esprit de corps among staff.
The Conservator-General also welcomed the proposal for deeper cooperation on eco-tourism, noting that the Service had continued to pursue partnerships that support biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihoods and tourism development across Nigeria’s protected areas.
Goni linked the growing effects of climate change to environmental degradation and the neglect of environmental protection principles, noting that damage to ecosystems and the depletion of natural protective cover could contribute to displacement, migration and conflicts.
He said the relationship between sports and eco-tourism presented an opportunity to raise public awareness about Nigeria’s national parks while encouraging healthy lifestyles among service personnel and the wider population.
Goni assured the organising committee of the Service’s readiness to explore practical areas of cooperation before, during and after the tournament.
He also clarified that Nigeria has 17 national parks, with about 13 currently in active operation, correcting what he described as the misconception in some quarters that the country has only seven parks.
The visit ended with both parties agreeing to establish a working framework for the Service’s participation in the tournament and sustain discussions on eco-tourism promotion and other areas of mutual interest.
The organising committee expressed optimism that the partnership would strengthen NIPAMRIST 2026 and support its broader objectives of sports development, institutional cooperation and tourism promotion.
NIPAMRIST is the maiden inter-agency Ringo sport tournament organised by Ringo Sport Club–Nigeria for officers and personnel of Nigerian para-military establishments.
The 2026 edition is expected to feature 120 players and officials from eight agencies, including the National Park Service, Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Road Safety Corps, Federal Fire Service, Nigeria Immigration Service and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, among others.
The tournament is scheduled to run from November 19 to 21 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
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