The National Sports Commission has approved the reposting of 57 Secretary-Generals and officers to various National Sports Federations.
The reassignment, revealed in a statement issued on Friday, was said to be a strategic move to reposition the sports sector.
The Director, Federation of Elite Athletes of the NSC, Olumide Bamiduro, in the statement said the 57 Secretary-Generals and five officers had already been reassigned.
Bamiduro stated that the decision was in line with the vision of the NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, and the NSC Director-General, Bukola Olopade, aimed at revitalising the sector.
He said: “The mandate is clear.
“We are to undertake these changes to achieve the results and position the industry to attract private and corporate investments, thereby driving the growth of our sports economy.”
According to Bamiduro, the NSC has directed the Federation Establishment and Appointment Department to follow through with the new postings.
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The directive underscores the Commission’s strong commitment to enhancing the functionality and performance of sports federations across the nation, he said, adding: “They are expected to play pivotal roles in steering the sports sector towards its new direction, focused on innovation, grassroots/elite development and economic growth.”
Some of the affected sports federations are Athletics, Basketball, Badminton, Boxing, Cricket, Table tennis, Volleyball, and Wrestling.
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