Sports
We Will Partner with Private Sector to Revamp Stadia – NSC
By Joel Ajayi
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has revealed plans to partner with the private sector in the rehabilitation and development of stadium facilities across the country.
He made this known on Tuesday during the opening of a two-day Capacity Building Workshop for Sports Officers and Professionals of the NSC, held at the Press Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
According to Dikko, the Commission is determined to restore the Abuja National Stadium and use it as a model to attract private sector investment in other stadium projects nationwide.
“Once we fix the Abuja National Stadium, we will invite the private sector to come and see what we’ve done, and identify how and where they can contribute,” Dikko stated.
He also encouraged sports officers and professionals to rededicate themselves to their responsibilities, stressing the importance of their roles in bringing joy to Nigerians through sports.
“God has given us the opportunity to manage what brings happiness to millions. We are privileged, and with that comes the responsibility to work harder and deliver success. We hope that, by the end of this workshop, we will see significant improvement in sports administration,” he added.
The workshop will continue on Wednesday with insightful paper presentations. In the morning session, Barr. Musa Ahmadu will speak on “Change Management in National Sports Federations,” while HRH Alhassan Saleh Yakmut will present a paper titled “Remodeling Sports Governance and Development in Nigeria.”
Following a lunch break, sessions seven and eight will feature papers by Dr. Samuel Ogbondeminu and Mr. Olusoji Adeniran on “Keeping National Federations Compliant in the Anti-Doping Chain” and “Mastering Organizational Skills for Work Proficiency and Performance,” respectively.
It will be recalled that four papers were presented on the opening day of the workshop on Tuesday.
Sports
Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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