Sports
Special Sports is an integral part of Mr President’s Renewed Hope Commitment to Nigerians-Olopade
Joel Ajayi
The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, says prioritising the plight of the Country’s Special Athletes is one of the integral commitments of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,GCFR, under the revamped Sports Commission.
The NSC DG stated this over the weekend when he attended the final of the first edition of the Elite Wheelchair Basketball Championship held at the National Stadium in Lagos.
The DG reiterated that every Sports will get its required attention from the National Sports Commission , stressing that the Mandate of Mr President is to ensure a sustainable Sports Economy is built by maximising the potential of every sport.
” I must state here that myself and the Chairman of the Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko are totally committed to ensuring that you guys in wheelchair basketball, like every other para- sports, feel the impact of the renewed hope agenda of Mr President .
” This is why events of this nature , as small as it may appear , will always be appreciated and supported by the Commission.
” I am also very happy with the kind of giant strides we are witnessing with Wheelchair basketball and it has continued to grow over the years from where it was when I was the President”, he said.
The DG further hailed the organisers of the event saying, ” this is a very good one from Musibau and his wife, both who are captains of the Nigerian team, now playing in France . So for them to come back home to put this together shows how much the Sport has continued to grow in the Country”.
The Elite Wheelchair Basketball tournament saw Ogun State emerging winners after beating Oyo State in a highly entertaining final. Lagos State clinched the third place position after beating Kwara state in the third place match.
Sports
FCT FA Announces Composition of Standing Committees to Strengthen Football Development
The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) is pleased to announce the composition of its first Six standing committees as part of our commitment to fostering football development, governance, and innovation across the region.
These committees will serve as the backbone of our strategic operations, ensuring effective management and sustainable growth of football in the FCT.
In a statement signed on Sunday by the FA Chairman Adam Mouktar Mohammed to use their wealth of experience to drive football development to the greater heights
“As we inaugurate these standing committees, we reaffirm our dedication to making football in the FCT a model for other regions. Each committee has been carefully composed to include individuals with the expertise, passion, and commitment needed to drive football development to greater heights. We look forward to the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders in achieving our goals.”
The newly constituted committees are as follows:
1. Technical and Development Committee
Chairman: Bassey Patrick
Mandate: To oversee the development of football talent, coaching programs, and grassroots initiatives, while ensuring the implementation of global best practices in technical advancements.
2. Competitions and Events Committee
Chairman: Hon Salihu Kolo
Mandate: To plan, organize, and manage all competitions and events under the FCT FA, ensuring they meet national and international standards.
3. Finance and Sponsorship Committee
Chairman: Hon Dr John Gabaya
Mandate: To develop financial strategies, secure sponsorships, and oversee the financial health of the association to ensure transparency and accountability.
4. Media and Public Relations Committee
Chairman: Uche Nwudoh
Mandate: To enhance the association’s visibility through strategic communication, public engagement, and digital media outreach, while building a positive image for football in the FCT.
5. Ethics and Disciplinary Committee
Chairman:
1) Hashimu O Adams.
2) Barr Jimmy Kadiri (Secretary)
3) Musa Yusuf Abaji
4) Hulda Nkwocha
5) Mansur Abdullahi
Mandate: To uphold the highest standards of integrity and fairness in FCT football by addressing disciplinary matters, ensuring compliance with rules, and promoting ethical conduct among all stakeholders.
6) Women Committee
1) Pat Ajuma (Chair Woman)
2) Maryam Muhammed
3) Adanna Nwaneri
4) Joyce Jegede
5) Bukar Mohammed
6) Hajia Bilkis
Future Appointments: The FCT FA is committed to inclusivity and will continue to announce additional committees in the coming weeks to address other critical areas of our operations, including Area Councils, Strategic Development & Partnerships, Youth football, referees’ development, and player welfare, Facilities, Media & PR, Appeals. These appointments will align with our vision to create a vibrant and competitive football ecosystem in the FCT.
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