Int'l World Sports Day: Chairman House Committee on Sports Assures Nigerians Of Sports Fostering Positive Change

Int'l World Sports Day: Chairman House Committee on Sports Assures Nigerians Of Sports Fostering Positive Change

By Niyi Busari

The Chairman House Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu assured Nigerians that sports under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will bring smiles to the faces of the citizens, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Honourable representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal constituency in the House of Representatives said the Federal Government investment in sports will bring back the good old days when the most populous African country dominated at the international competitions. 

He said, “As we mark the International Day of Sports today, we like to recognize the power of sports in fostering positive change, bridging barriers and unifying factor of the country.

“This day is not just a celebration but also an opportunity to bring attention to the achievements of our athletes and inspire the new generation to achieve better results than what we have in the past”.

He commended President Bola Tinubu for significantly increasing the budget for the National Sports Commission in 2025.

He said, “We must applaud President Bola Tinubu for increasing the budget for Sports in 2025 to N94 billion. This, no doubt, will help sports grow which will reflect in the country's performance at international competitions”.

Amadu expressed confidence that the Super Eagles can qualify for the 2026FIFA World Cup co-hosted by USA, Canada, and Mexico.

He added, "As for football, despite not-too-good performance, we, at the national assembly still believe that the Super Eagles can still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup." Mai Palace as he is fondly called by his admirers said.