Reps distribute football kits to over 3,000 grassroots clubs
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Hon. Kabiru Amadu, has announced that over 3,000 community-based football clubs across Nigeria will benefit from the National Assembly’s grassroots sports development initiative through the distribution of football kits and jerseys. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony at the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday, Amadu […]
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The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Hon. Kabiru Amadu, has announced that over 3,000 community-based football clubs across Nigeria will benefit from the National Assembly’s grassroots sports development initiative through the distribution of football kits and jerseys.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony at the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday, Amadu said the distribution will cover 3,260 local clubs, with each state receiving between 80 and 120 sets of football kits, coordinated through House Committee members and leadership.
“This is more than just equipment distribution; it is an investment in our youth, in discipline, and in building stronger, healthier communities. These kits are symbols of opportunity, empowerment, and national progress.
“Our goal is to build a sustainable sports ecosystem beginning at the grassroots—where champions are discovered, talents are nurtured, and characters are built. For too long, our attention has been on elite athletes; we’re changing that narrative starting today,” said Amadu.
Also speaking at the event, the Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, announced that plans are underway to establish a National Sports Academy, with full facilities for indoor and outdoor sports.
The Speaker revealed that the academy, already captured in the budget, will admit secondary school-aged children identified through grassroots competitions for professional training alongside their education.
On his part, the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, stressed the need to shift Nigeria’s focus from competition-driven sports to development-oriented structures.
He disclosed that a comprehensive sports reform bill is in the works and will soon be presented to the House of Representatives.