Sports
Speaker Calls on Lawmakers to Invest Constituency Funds in Sports Development
…As House Committee on Sports Distributes Sporting Kits 360 constituency
Joel Ajayi
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has urged lawmakers to prioritize sports development by channeling their constituency allowances into grassroots sports initiatives, rather than projects that are often abandoned.
He made this call on Wednesday in Abuja during the official flag-off and distribution of sporting materials to members of the House Committee on Sports.
The initiative, a collaborative effort between the House Committee on Sports and the National Sports Commission, aims to promote grassroots participation and talent discovery across Nigeria’s 360 constituencies.
The materials distributed included football boots, jerseys, and training kits, intended to support youth development in primary and secondary schools as well as community-level sports.
Hon. Abbas stressed the importance of grassroots investment, describing it as the bedrock of national sports success.
“It is unacceptable that a country of over 230 million people continues to return from international competitions without medals, while smaller nations outperform us.”
“The only way to restore Nigeria’s sporting glory is to go back to the basics—back to grassroots and developmental sports.”
He encouraged lawmakers to rethink how constituency funds are spent: “Instead of building skills acquisition centres that may later be abandoned, let us invest in sports infrastructure and programmes at the community level. Sports has the power to engage our youth positively and unlock their potential.”
The Speaker also commended the House Committee on Sports, led by Hon. Kabir Amadu (Mai Palace), for what he described as outstanding performance in a short period.
“This is the first time I am seeing a Sports Committee truly living up to expectations. In just six months, they have set an example that other committees should emulate,” Abbas remarked. “I am elated to see such capable and committed members working for the good of the country.”
He concluded by pledging greater support from the House of Representatives for the continued growth and development of sports in Nigeria.
In his remarks, Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Hon. Kabir Amadu, emphasized that the kit distribution across all constituencies is a deliberate step toward strengthening grassroots sports.
“Every constituency will benefit. Members will take these materials back home to promote youth engagement and sporting talent at the grassroots level,” he said.
“We cannot continue to sit and complain about the decline in grassroots sports without taking action. As a House, we’ve chosen to lead by example and initiate meaningful programmes others can build on.”
Hon. Amadu also revealed plans to construct mini-stadiums across the country, which will complement the distribution of kits and further boost grassroots development.
“Our next project involves constructing mini-stadiums nationwide. This, combined with the kits, will create sustainable opportunities for community sports,” he concluded.
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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