By Victor Okoye
Abuja, Dec. 4, 2024 (NAN) Barrister Niyi Ayoola-Daniels, the founder, JURIS FC/ JURIS ACADEMY has congratulated Mallam Shehu Dikko on his recent appointment as the Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presidency announced Dikko’s appointment on October 23, 2024 after scrapping the ministry of sports development. The sports ministry’s functions were also transferred to the NSC.
Dikko is a football administrator who served in different sporting capabilities. He was the chairman of League Management Company (LMC) from 2014 to 2022.
He also served as the 2nd vice-president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). He is a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) organisation committee for inter-club competitions and club licensing management. He is also a member of FIFA football stakeholders committee.
In a statement signed by Barrister Niyi Ayoola-Daniels, the JURIS FC/ JURIS ACADEMY boss praised Dikko’s appointment as well deserved, while expressing confidence in his ability to turn around Nigeria’s sports industry for the better.
“On behalf of JURIS FC &
JuRIS ACADEMY and the global football community, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Mallam Shehu Dikko on his well-deserved appointment as the Minister of Sports and Chairman, National Sports Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“This remarkable appointment is a resounding acknowledgment of Mallam Shehu Dikko’s unparalleled professionalism, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to the advancement of Nigerian sports.
“As a highly respected administrator and reformer, his contributions to the development of football and sports in Nigeria have been profound and transformative.
“Under his leadership as Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC), Mallam Shehu Dikko pioneered critical reforms that redefined the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), ensuring greater transparency, stronger governance, and an enhanced platform for nurturing local talent.
“His passion for excellence and grassroots development is a testament to his dedication to sports as a tool for national unity and empowerment,” he said.
The JURIS FC boss said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to appoint Mallam Shehu Dikko reflects a strategic commitment to harnessing the expertise of outstanding professionals to transform key sectors.
“It is a well-timed and inspiring decision that offers renewed hope for the future of sports in Nigeria.
“As the NSC boss, I have no doubt that Mallam Shehu Dikko will bring his wealth of experience, professionalism, and innovative mindset to elevate Nigerian sports to new heights, strengthening its global competitiveness and unlocking its vast economic and social potential.
“His leadership will undoubtedly foster greater youth empowerment, grassroots development, and national cohesion through sports.
“Once again, I congratulate Mallam Shehu Dikko on this historic appointment and commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his wisdom and vision in selecting a leader of such exceptional caliber.
“I pledge the full support of JURIS FC & JURIS ACADEMY in achieving the shared goal of advancing Nigerian sports for the benefit of all.
“May this new chapter in Nigerian sports be marked by unprecedented success and enduring progress,” he said.(NAN)
