FCTA to reform sports associations

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has begun moves to sanitise and strengthen sports administration by setting up a screening mechanism for individuals seeking to join sports associations across the territory. As part of the reforms, the FCT Sports Department has inaugurated a nine-member committee to vet and select qualified applicants, with officials saying the […]

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has begun moves to sanitise and strengthen sports administration by setting up a screening mechanism for individuals seeking to join sports associations across the territory.
As part of the reforms, the FCT Sports Department has inaugurated a nine-member committee to vet and select qualified applicants, with officials saying the step is aimed at addressing long-standing concerns over weak leadership and lack of commitment in some associations.
Director of the department, Luka Istifanus, said the initiative became necessary to ensure that only credible and dedicated individuals are admitted into the system.
He explained that the exercise followed a recent call for wider participation in sports associations to attract fresh ideas, but noted that such inclusion must be guided by integrity and competence.
According to him, sports development in the FCT cannot depend solely on government funding, making it imperative to bring in committed private stakeholders and enthusiasts who can add value to the sector.
Istifanus also warned against attempts to manipulate the process, stressing that transparency and fairness would be strictly upheld to guarantee that only those with genuine passion for sports development are selected.
Chairman of the screening committee, Godwin Bamigboye, assured that members would carry out their assignment diligently and in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure credible outcomes.
In the same vein, a representative of the sports associations, Albert Atiwurcha, described the task as critical, pledging the support of associations towards reforms that will reposition sports development in the territory.
The committee, with Clinton Ayuk serving as secretary, has already commenced the screening of applications from prospective members.