Sports
NSC Chairman Dikko Supports Nigeria’s Scrabble Team with a Personal donation of N2 Million After African Championship Victory
Joel Ajayi
National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko welcomed Nigeria’s victorious scrabble team on Friday, celebrating their impressive achievement of clinching the African Scrabble Championship in Kigali, Rwanda.
Recognizing their dedication and hard work, Dikko appreciated the team with a personal donation of N2 million.
24-year-old Oluwatimilehin Doko emerged as the winner of the 15th African Scrabble Championship. He now joins 12 other Nigerians who have been crowned champions in the 14 instances when Nigerian players have claimed the title.
During the event, Dikko reiterated his vision for a culture of long-term planning in Nigerian sports, aiming to establish a foundation for sustained success.
He stated thus, “your success validates what we are preaching about focusing on domestic development before aiming for trophies. Hard work brings rewards, and if you do the right thing, you will get results.”
Dikko also praised the scrabble team’s consistent competitive schedule, noting that regular participation in national tournaments keeps athletes sharp and prepared.
To build on this success, Dikko highlighted the importance of structured planning and encouraged sports federations to present their yearly programs to the NSC very early into the start of the next calendar year.
“This will help us to plan well and provide the necessary support for tournaments, as well as monitor progress,” he explained.
With this support and a commitment to strategic planning, Dikko envisions a stronger path forward for Nigerian sports on both the domestic and international stage.
Sports
National Sports Commission DG, Hon. Bukola Olopade Officially Assumes Office
…Meets NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko and other senior staff
Hon. Bukola Olopade formally assumed office, on Wednesday morning, as the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) at its headquarters in Abuja.
Hon. Olopade marked the start of his tenure with warm meetings with the Commission’s chairman, directors and staff.
At the meeting with the Commission’s directors, Hon. Olopade engaged in meaningful discussions on key sports-related matters and laid out his vision for the Commission’s future.
As part of his first-day activities, Hon. Olopade paid a courtesy visit to the NSC Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Dikko. He expressed enthusiasm about working alongside the Chairman, describing their collaboration as quintessential for achieving the Commission’s goals in developing Nigeria’s sporting sector.
The newly appointed Director General also reiterated his commitment to dialogue, teamwork, and setting a strong foundation for sports development in the country.
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