The chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko has stated that the Nigeria’s elite football league has the potential to play pivotal role in Nigeria’s sporting economy.
Dikko made the statement while addressing the NPFL Club Owners delegation that paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.
“What happens with the league and how we ensure it works effectively will be instrumental in building a viable sports economy,” Dikko stated, emphasizing that football has the potential to be a powerful driver in realizing this vision.
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Dikko, who led the Nigerian Professional Football League as the chairman of the League Management Company (LMC), warmly welcomed the delegation, describing them as “a family” and members of his primary constituency.
Expressing his joy over the visit, Dikko emphasized the importance of unity and shared responsibility for the development of Nigerian sports, particularly the football league.
Chief Dr. Okey Kpalukwu, chairman of the Forum congratulated Shehu Dikko on his well-deserved appointment and applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fitting a square peg in a square hole. He advised that the NSC should prioritize sports infrastructure and grassroots development programs.