Says equal attention is panacea for total development
of the sports ecosystem
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC),
Shehu Dikko emphasized that all sports in the country needs to enjoy equal
level of attention, in a bid to propel total development within the sports
ecosystem
In an interview on Arise TV on Saturday, Dikko
reiterated that the time has come for other sports to get the same attention as
football and also get the same passion, as so to ensure the holistic growth of
Nigeria’s sports ecosystem.
"We have to use the passion we have for football
to facilitate other sports to come along. Every sport should be given the
opportunity to develop and to function optimally within their own
ecosystem," Dikko said, highlighting the need for balanced support and
development strategies.
Dikko stated that the NSC will be committed to
nurturing a diverse range of sports and federations.
"There should be no fear. We're not going to
leave anything behind for the total development of all sports and the
ecosystem. Every sport will get its fair share, what it deserves, the way it
should be done and supported to do what it is supposed to do," he stated,
reinforcing the drive and dedication to foster inclusive sports growth.
He further noted that lessons learned from the
country's football system could be leveraged to advance other sports, creating
a stronger and more diverse athletic landscape.
"The football experience will help jumpstart us
to where we need to be with other sports, as we continue to develop
all-round" Dikko added.
This strategic approach underlines the NSC’s vision of
fostering a comprehensive sports environment where all federations can thrive,
contributing to national pride and economic development
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