Sports
President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope in Sports is Real – APC National Youth Leader
… 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.
Sports
Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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