The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and presidents and secretaries of various sports federation in the counytry
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has unveiled plans to establish a training fund for “exceptional athletes” to help them prepare for major competitions.
Bukola Olopade, NSC director-general, spoke on Tuesday during a meeting with presidents and secretaries of various sports federations in Abuja.
He said the initiative will be launched in February 2025 and will see Nigerian athletes get paid before major competitions.
“The days of athletes getting training grants at competition venues are gone,” Olopade said.
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The director-general added a national sports development fund and a national sports infrastructure board will also be established through legislative acts.
He said the initiatives are expected to provide a solid financial and infrastructural foundation to support sports development nationwide.
Olopade revealed that the NSC is making strides to mine the lucrative yet budding eSports industry.
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“We are also working on tapping into the millions of dollars in the eSports industry, and very soon, the Federation of eSports will be well-structured to join the league of Nigerian sports federations,” he said.
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