Sports
NSC inspects facilities in Lagos for the award of hosting right for the 2026 NYG
Joel Ajayi
The National Sports Commission, SC, has concluded a two day inspection of facilities in Lagos state for the award of hosting rights for the 2026 10th National Youth Games.
The Commission inspected facilities at the Elegbata Mini stadium, the Onikan stadium, the TBS Cricket oval and the Rowe Park Sports centre.
It also inspected sporting facilities in Unilag, CMS Grammar school, the Agege stadium and the Ikeja Golf club.
The NSC Director of Grassroots Sports Department, Mrs Amaka Ashiofu who led the inspection team ensured that every detail is put into consideration during the exercise in line with the mandate of the Commission and global best practices.
She said the inspection of the facilities in Lagos further underlines the importance the commission places on the Youth Games as the country’s foundation for grassroots development and talent discovery.
” The Commission under the Leadership of the Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko and the Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade, is very determined to maintain its grassroots development drive through top class organisation of domestic sporting competitions, hence the importance it placed on this inspection exercise”, she concluded.
The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, in his remarks thanked the NSC for showing confidence in the state and assured that they will work on all the assessment and feedbacks from the NSC to get Lagos fully ready to host the Games if given the hosting rights.
The National Sports Commission inspection entourage which was led by the Director of Grassroots Sports Department, Mrs Amaka Ashiofu, also included the Chief of Staff to the NSC DG, Seyi Johnson, the Commission’s statistician, Lekan Alabi and other top officials.
Sports
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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