Ado Salisu
Nigerian sports stakeholders have expressed disappointment over the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) officials’ lack of interest in attending sports competitions sponsored by individuals.
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At the opening ceremony of the 5-day Gombe Inter-secondary School Athletics Championships, stakeholders lamented that NSC and AFN officials rarely attend private sports programs, despite receiving invitations.
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Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, the organizer and sponsor of the championships, criticized the attitude of NSC and AFN officials, stating that it discourages private sector sponsorship, which is crucial for developing young talents in Nigeria.
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Gombe noted that this apathy is not limited to national-level officials, as state-level officials also fail to send representatives to private sports events.
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Stakeholders plan to formally address this issue with the NSC and AFN hierarchy, seeking to promote a more supportive environment for sports development in Nigeria.
