Tinubu Leads Abuja Summit for Grassroots Sports Development
President Bola Tinubu, state governors, and key sports administrators will meet in Abuja on November 18 and 19 for the National Grassroots Sports Development Summit 2026. The summit, organized by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Anthony Adeboye, will focus on establishing a sustainable framework for discovering and nurturing sporting talent at the grassroots level.
The theme is “Creating a New Pathway for Sustainable Grassroots Sports Development.” Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola will deliver the keynote address, with Tinubu attending as Special Guest of Honour. The summit aims to address challenges in talent identification, sports infrastructure, funding, coaching, and athlete development.
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group will serve as the technical partner, with its CEO, Dr Tayo Aduloju, participating. Other notable attendees include National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko and UNESCO Representative to Nigeria.
The summit will conclude with actionable recommendations for enhancing grassroots sports participation and talent development.
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