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
Nigeria Customs Service Embarks on Training Tour
Joel Ajayi
As part of preparations for the 2025 African Women’s Club Championship, the Nigeria Customs Service women’s volleyball team has embarked on a training tour in Benin Republic.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from April 1 to 14 in Abuja, Nigeria.
The team departed for Benin Republic on Wednesday.
The Sports Secretary of the Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, appreciated the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving the training tour.
He emphasised that the tour would allow the players and coaching crew to assess their level of preparedness for the upcoming championship.
Onikeku expressed confidence in the team’s potential to make a strong impression at the tournament, citing the support received from the Federal Government of Nigeria, particularly through the First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON.
He said, “The volleyball team has traveled to Benin Republic for a 10-day training tour. The players have been in camp since February, and this tour will provide them with an opportunity to compete against teams outside the country.
“I want to appreciate the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving this training tour.
“During the training tour, Nigeria Customs Service will take on strong opponents from Benin Republic, Ghana and Togo.
“The support we received from Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, has been tremendous, and the team is committed to making the country proud.”
He said the service is determined to better their position after finishing fourth place in 2021.
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