By Ayomide otitoju
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced the redeployment of 57 Secretaries-General and five sports officers to various National Sports Federations in a strategic move to revitalize the nation’s sports sector.
The Director of the Federation of Elite Athletes of the NSC, Olumide Bamiduro, revealed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He emphasized that the decision aligns with the vision of NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko and Director-General Bukola Olopade to reposition the industry for growth and attract investment.
“The mandate is clear. We are to undertake these changes to achieve results and position the industry to attract private and corporate investments, thereby driving the growth of our sports economy,” Bamiduro stated.
Enhancing Sports Development
The directive, issued through the Federation Establishment and Appointment Department, underscores the commission’s commitment to improving the functionality and performance of sports federations nationwide.
The affected federations include Athletics, Handball, Para-Sports, Basketball, Badminton, Boxing, Cricket, Table Tennis, Volleyball, and Wrestling, among others.
“They are expected to play pivotal roles in steering the sports sector towards its new direction, focused on innovation, grassroots and elite development, and economic growth,” Bamiduro added.
Strategic Vision
This reshuffle is seen as a significant step in achieving the NSC’s long-term goals of fostering a vibrant sports economy and creating opportunities for private-sector involvement. The redeployment aims to optimize resources and streamline operations within the federations, ensuring they contribute to the broader vision of sports development in Nigeria.
