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House Committee On Sports Charges Sports Ministry On Better Planning for Next Olympics

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Joel Ajayi
Following the disappointed outing of team Nigeria at the 2024 Olympics in France, the House Committee on Sports under the Leadership of Honourable Kabiru Amadu has called for a robust planning strategy ahead of the next Olympics in 2028.


The Chairman stated this during his Committee’s first official interactive Meeting with the Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh, on Tuesday at the National Assembly.


The Lawmaker Representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal constituency in the House of Representative, said Nigeria cannot afford to repeat what happened in Paris in the next four years, where the country did not win a single medal.


” Nigerian Sports has gone a long way over the years and it is totally unacceptable that we are still struggling  with Podium finish at major global competitions” .


” In fact, one of the reasons why this meeting was called was because of a motion of urgent importance that was put forward because of Team Nigeria’s bad outing at the Paris Olympics Games”.


” As a Proactive Committee, the Committee has put together a Blueprint to help it’s oversight function as regards ways and means to revamp Nigerian Sports”.


” This Committee is very determined to assist in all ways possible to help the Sports Ministry and the various Sporting Federations, especially in the area of funding “.


The Chairman also used the occasion of the meeting to present a cheque of a Hundred Million Naira to the Sports  Minister and the President of the Nigeria Olympics Committee, Habu Gumel , which was the promise made to Team Nigeria in the Month of June ahead of the Paris Olympics Games.


The Chairman said he presented the cheque to the Minister on behalf of the Speaker of House , Honourable Tajudeen Abbas, and the Money should serve as a financial base ahead of Preparations for the 2028 Olympics Games.


The Committee also used the session to appraise the 2023/2024 budget of the  Ministry of Sports,  where Committee Members frowned at discrepancies observed in the budget and urged the Ministry to put its House Together ahead of future meetings.

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FCT FA Announces Composition of Standing Committees to Strengthen Football Development

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The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) is pleased to announce the composition of its first Six standing committees as part of our commitment to fostering football development, governance, and innovation across the region.

 These committees will serve as the backbone of our strategic operations, ensuring effective management and sustainable growth of football in the FCT.

In a statement signed on Sunday by the FA Chairman Adam Mouktar Mohammed to use their wealth of experience to drive football development to the greater heights

“As we inaugurate these standing committees, we reaffirm our dedication to making football in the FCT a model for other regions. Each committee has been carefully composed to include individuals with the expertise, passion, and commitment needed to drive football development to greater heights. We look forward to the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders in achieving our goals.”

The newly constituted committees are as follows:

1. Technical and Development Committee

Chairman: Bassey Patrick

Mandate: To oversee the development of football talent, coaching programs, and grassroots initiatives, while ensuring the implementation of global best practices in technical advancements.

2. Competitions and Events Committee

Chairman: Hon Salihu Kolo

Mandate: To plan, organize, and manage all competitions and events under the FCT FA, ensuring they meet national and international standards.

3. Finance and Sponsorship Committee

Chairman: Hon Dr John Gabaya

Mandate: To develop financial strategies, secure sponsorships, and oversee the financial health of the association to ensure transparency and accountability.

4. Media and Public Relations Committee

Chairman: Uche Nwudoh

Mandate: To enhance the association’s visibility through strategic communication, public engagement, and digital media outreach, while building a positive image for football in the FCT.

5. Ethics and Disciplinary Committee

Chairman:

1) Hashimu O Adams.

2) Barr Jimmy Kadiri (Secretary)

3) Musa Yusuf Abaji

4) Hulda Nkwocha

5) Mansur Abdullahi

Mandate: To uphold the highest standards of integrity and fairness in FCT football by addressing disciplinary matters, ensuring compliance with rules, and promoting ethical conduct among all stakeholders.

6) Women Committee

1) Pat Ajuma (Chair Woman)

2) Maryam Muhammed

3) Adanna Nwaneri

4) Joyce Jegede

5) Bukar Mohammed

6) Hajia Bilkis

Future Appointments: The FCT FA is committed to inclusivity and will continue to announce additional committees in the coming weeks to address other critical areas of our operations, including Area Councils, Strategic Development & Partnerships, Youth football, referees’ development, and player welfare, Facilities,  Media & PR, Appeals. These appointments will align with our vision to create a vibrant and competitive football ecosystem in the FCT.

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