NSC Director General urges reforms in Sports Federation management

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has outlined his transformative vision for the Commission during an inaugural meeting with its Directors and Heads of Departments.

The interactive session provided an opportunity for senior officials to introduce themselves to the new DG. Olopade emphasized the need for a strategic, standardized, and scientific approach to the Commission’s operations, particularly in managing Sports Federation Elections.

In his remarks, Olopade emphasized the importance of reforms aimed at attracting top-tier professionals to leadership roles within Nigeria’s Sports Federations.

“We should be looking at having top industry CEOs on board in our Sports Federations,” he stated.

The DG also highlighted the Commission’s commitment to elevating the corporate image of sports in Nigeria. He reaffirmed the NSC’s dedication to reviving key initiatives, including the National Sports Industry Policy and the 10-Year Football Master Plan.

“The Chairman and I strongly believe we need a different approach to our Federation Elections,” he noted. “This aligns with the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which emphasizes a balanced approach to both sports consumption and sports production.”