By Andrew ABAH, Abuja
In a move to reposition the sorry state of the sports sector in the country, the House of Representatives Committee on Sports is set to engage all Stakeholders to advance the cause of Sports to an enviable pedestal.
While speaking at the inaugural meeting of the newly constituted Committee, the Chairman, Hon. Kabiru Amadu says the committee understands that there is not much to be excited about in the Country’s sports but vowed to ensure that things are done differently this time around.
According to him, ” there is no doubt that we have a big task ahead of us to reposition this Committee for optimum performance”.
” It is worthy of note that, Sports is a veritable instrument of reducing crime and unemployment if optimally pursued. It generates big foreign exchange for Countries all over the World”.
” It is on record that, out of the over Forty [40] Federations in Nigeria, only less than twenty [20] are functioning and out of the twenty [20], only about five [5] are funded”.
” The Committee would engage the appropriate authorities and will thoroughly and painstakingly look into all the challenges contending with all the sports federations with a view of overcoming them, for the betterment of our vibrant and articulated youth and Nigerians at large”.
” It is on record that during the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigeria couldn’t win a single medal and this sparked wide-spread displeasure from well-meaning citizens.
“This and many other embedded issues surrounding and affecting sports in Nigeria will be addressed passionately and with all sincerity of purpose”, he said.
Speaking on the sorry state of the sports facilities in the Country, the Chairman said ” the issue of decaying Sporting infrastructure across the country, especially the National Stadia should be urgently looked into and addressed through adequate budgetary allocation”.
” The Committee envisages a sustainable Development plan, detailing grassroots programs, training facilities, a comprehensive medical support system, and strategic players’ rotation, designed to promote Football Development and other sporting activities across the Nation, through the federal Ministry of Sports Development”, he concluded.
The Chairman however thanked the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Honourable Tajudeen Abass and the entire leadership of the House for counting him worthy to be appointed as the Chairman of the House Committee on Sports.
The Chairman also used the occasion to commend the tenacity, zeal, and dedication of the late Chairman, Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams, for piloting the
Committee successfully.
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