Sports
NSC, Sports University Important To Sports Development-Dare
…Give conditions for Sports Commission return
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare says he is fully in support of the return of National Sports Commission, urging the National Assembly to give the bill a favourable consideration in view of its importance to the country’s sports development.
Chief Dare also declared his support for the return of the sports commission he then asked for a new- look National Sports Commission in line with what obtains in other parts of the world.
Speaking at the Public Hearing at the National Assembly on Thursday on the bill seeking to establish the Federal Sports University of Nigeria, Nkalagu, Ebonyi State, and National Sports Commission (NSC), Dare said the establishment of the institution would contribute immensely to Nigeria’s earnings from sports.
“Let me thank the chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth and Sports and all the Committee members on behalf of all sports loving Nigerians for undertaking this public hearing. It demonstrates your interest in the development of sports in our country. But beyond that interest is the commitment to see that necessary actions and legislations are in place to guide sports development in Nigeria. Amending the existing Decree 34 of 1971 which is still subsisting or promising a new bill are possible options”.
On re-classification of sports, he affirmed “The Ministry of Youth and sports Development has successfully secured the re-classification of Sports from being a mere recreation to Business. President Muhammadu Buhari in Council approved this reclassification. Sports is now Business in Nigeria. In Principle. The policy that will drive this will soon be ready as it is in its final stages.”
Chairman of the committee, Senator Obinna Ogba in his remark stated the eventual establishment of the would be a highly specialized institution that would develop Nigerian youths in various sporting endeavors
In his opening remark President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan who was represented by the Minority Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Philips Aduda said the presence of the university and National Sports Commission would encourage the development of all aspects of sports.
Other critical stakeholders in sports expressed their supports for the establishment of Federal Sports University of Nigeria and the National Sports Commission (NSC)
Sports
Newly appointed Youth Ambassador hails president Tinubu on appointment of Dikko, Zulu, others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again got a pat in the back for appointing qualified individuals to administer the sports sector.
Newly appointed Ambassador of the Grassroot Sports Development, Prince Ezelekhae Ewuare, gave this commendation on Wednesday during a courtesy visit on the National Sports Commission (NSC) in Abuja.
Ezelekhae, who expressed gratitude to the leadership of the NSC for appointing as Youth Ambasador, said the appoitments made by the President were highly commendable.
“I will like to express my profound gratitude to rhe chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC, and to those who have entrusted me with this ambassadorial role, and most importantly, the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for appoiting these remarkable individuals to servei in the sport commission”.
He stated that the honour bestowed on him was beyond himself, but a testaement amd recognition of the enduring legacy of the Benin Kingdom, its culture, its committment to uplifting the next generation.
Ezelekhae added that his misson as the Youth Ambassador, is to inspire and empower and to connect with the Nigerian youth in various communities, adding that grassroot sport is more than games.
“My vision is to make that every Nigerian child, regardless of background, has acccess to quality sport programmes, mentorship and opportunities to showcase their talents on local and global stages”.
He however sought collaboration and investment, saying that the vision can not be achieved alone.
Pledging his commitment to his role, he said. ” I will work imoeratively with the sport commision, to promote initiatives that will develop young talent to foster unity and make sport an instrument for national progress, “.
In his words, NSC chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko thanked Ezelekhae for acceting the role, stressing that it aligns with the vision of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is very committed and excoted to see that grassroot sport development is taking to the next level.
“For this reason, Mr President appointed a Senior Special Assistant , who I’m happy to have hear, Zulu, a rooted grassroot man”.
Speaking at the event, the SSA to the President on Grassroot Sport Development, Chief Adeyinka Adeboye expreseed happiness at the emergence of a different sport sector.
“This time around, we are trying to make happy all our sleeping babies, all our younger ones, to come out enmass and embrace sports, the key to the unity in this country.
He expressed appreciation to the NSC boss for bringing them together as a way of moving sports forward.
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