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
AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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