Shehu Dikko, the newly appointed Commissioner of The National Sports Commission (NSC) has outlined the task before him as a structural organization to position and enable the National Sports Commission (NSC) to implement the desired policies and framework envisaged;
Facilitation of private sectors participation in the sports sector through investment in talent production and infrastructure development.
Restructuring and capacity building of the sports federations, and the engagement of competent personnel and partners to deliver on the mandate for optimal performance.
Policy development by putting together strategies, policies and legislations to protect and support sports development in the country.
Institutional support by ensuring that the NSC seamlessly assumes the assets and liabilities from the defunct Federal Ministry of Sports.
Resolving the funding challenges of sports in Nigeria.
Providing the enabling environment to drive Mr President’s vision to create a sustainable sports economy in Nigeria.
Most critically, commencing the process of amending and updating the NSC Act to align with international best practices, creating a professional governance framework.
Better days ahead for the sports sector in Nigeria.