Nigerian Sports Leaders Lay Roadmap for Recovery at Big Dialogue 1.0

The Big Sports Dialogue 1.0 held in Lagos featured discussions on the restructuring of Nigerian sports, with key figures like Aaron Akerejola and Malam Shehu Dikko advocating for a professional and competitive approach. The event highlighted the urgent need for a long-term plan and the inclusion of women in sports federations.

The Chairman of the Nigeria Sport Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, called for the scrapping of the Ministry of Sports in favor of a more efficient commission. The dialogue also addressed issues of media protection, brand integrity, and investor interests in Nigerian sports.