FG Names Shehu Dikko Chairman of National Sports Commission

FG Names Shehu Dikko Chairman of National Sports Commission

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Former Chairman, League Management Company (LMC), Mallam Shehu Dikko has been named as Chairman, National Sports Commission.

Recall that on Wednesday, the Federal Government announced the replacement of Sports Ministry with National Sports Commission.

Dikko, an alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, is expected to bring wealth of experience in to the sports industry, following his innovative ideas and a reputation as an astute administrator. 

Alhaji Dikko is currently a member of FIFA Football Stakeholders Commitee and CAF Organizing Committee for Interclubs Competition and Club licensing management. His experience and exposure will catapult Nigerian sports to be responsive to international best practices.

His journey in Nigerian football administration saw him in 2004 serve as the FIFA Goal Project Manager (Nigeria), organizing several club tours between Portsmouth F.C. and Manchester United alongside Kano Pillars F.C. 

In 2008, Dikko became a consultant for the sports committee in the Nigerian House of Representatives, a role he held until 2011. During this time, he played a key role in drafting the National Sports Commission bill in the National Assembly. 

He led the Nigerian professional football league for many years and brought fresh ideas, growth and stability to the league.

His appointment to lead the National Sports Commission comes at a crucial time, and he is expected to leverage his extensive experience to foster sports development, excellence, and lasting impact on Nigeria's sporting landscape.