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President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope in Sports is Real – APC National Youth Leader

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2 months ago

August 20, 2025

… Pledges to Use Sports to Put Nigerian Youth on the Path of Greatness

Joel Ajayi

The National Youth Leader of the All-Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Dayo Israel, has affirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on the sports economy is not just rhetoric but a genuine and practical pathway to national success.

Dr. Israel made this known while hosting the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, at an event tagged “An Evening with Dikko” held at the Nest Resource Centre in Abuja.

The interactive session was aimed at engaging Nigerian youths under the Renewed Hope Agenda and encouraging them to see sports as a viable and rewarding career path.

According to Dr. Israel, sports remain a powerful unifying tool and a critical driver of youth engagement:

“Nothing unites people as much as sports do, and nothing excites young people more. That is why, here at the Nest Resource Centre, we have deliberately built a sports-friendly environment. From basketball, tennis, and table tennis facilities to digital and physical gaming spaces, we are ensuring that young people have access to avenues that inspire and engage them positively.”

He further explained that the platform created with Mallam Dikko was an opportunity for young Nigerians to better understand government policies and initiatives in grassroots and school sports development, scholarship opportunities, and broader interventions under the Renewed Hope for Sports Programme.

Dr. Israel added that the government’s vision is to integrate sports with education and development while laying the foundation for Nigeria to host major global sporting events before the end of President Tinubu’s administration in 2031.

“Tonight, we have been able to clearly understand their vision and the actions being taken today to achieve that vision. It is now our responsibility to share this information with our young people across our platforms so they can see that the Renewed Hope Agenda in sports is not a mirage – it is real, practical, and achievable,” he concluded.

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LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Salifu Usman Receives SWAN Fellowship In Recognition Of Sports Development Efforts

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6 hours ago

November 2, 2025

The Gleamer

Salifu Abubakar Usman, Group Sports Editor of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, has been honoured with the Fellow of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) award, in recognition of his exceptional support for the association, professional journalism, and his significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria.

The esteemed accolade was presented during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, held in Abuja, marking 60 years of excellence in sports journalism across the nation.

Upon receiving the award, Salifu expressed profound gratitude, describing the honour as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to further his lifelong dedication to sports reporting, promotion, and growth.

“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration for me and my family, and I believe it will encourage me further in sports reporting and sports development in Nigeria,” he stated.

Salifu highlighted that this recognition serves as a morale boost following decades of hard work and impactful contributions within Nigeria’s sports community and beyond.

The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration attracted prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to celebrate individuals and organisations whose efforts have significantly advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.

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