Sports
Int’l World Sports Day: Chairman House Committee on Sports Assures Nigerians Of Sports Fostering Positive Change
Joel Ajayi
The Chairman House Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu assured Nigerians that sports under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will bring smiles to the faces of the citizens.
The Honourable representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal constituency in the House of Representatives said the Federal Government investment in sports will bring back the good old days when the most populous African country dominated at the international competitions.
He said, “As we mark the International Day of Sports today, we like to recognize the power of sports in fostering positive change, bridging barriers and unifying factor of the country.
“This day is joy just a celebration but also an opportunity to bring attention to the achievements of our athletes and inspire the new generation to achieve better results than what we have in the past”.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for significantly increasing the budget for the National Sports Commission in 2025.
He said, “We must applaud President Bola Tinubu for increasing the budget for Sports in 2025 to N94 billion. This, no doubt, will help sports grow which will reflect in the country’s performance at international competitions”.
Amadu expressed confidence that the Super Eagles can qualify for the 2026FIFA World Cup co-hosted by USA, Canada, and Mexico.
He added, “As for football, despite not-too-good performance, we, at the national assembly still believe that the Super Eagles can still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.” Mai Palace as he is fondly called by his admirers said.
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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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