NSC boss engages Finance Minister on building Nigeria’s sports economy

By Tosin Omojola

The newly appointed chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun.

During the meeting, Dikko and Edun discussed a range of initiatives focused on developing a sustainable sports economy in Nigeria, aligning with the strategic reform objectives of the NSC as directed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Dikko highlighted the potential of sports as a viable economic driver and explored ways to harness Nigeria’s vast potential in the sector.

“We aim to transform Nigerian sports into a sustainable economic force,” he stated, adding that initiatives are underway to elevate Nigerian sports to international standards and attract greater investment.

The discussions are part of Dikko’s ongoing efforts to build a solid foundation for Nigeria’s sports economy, leveraging partnerships with key government agencies and stakeholders.