Dikko Demands Urgent Reform in Nigerian Football Governance

National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Shehu Dikko, has called for sweeping reforms in Nigerian football governance.

Speaking at the NFF’s Extraordinary General Assembly in Yenagoa, on Monday, Dikko described the gathering as timely and critical to the future of football in Nigeria.

Delivering his address, Dikko pointed to key structural changes, including the re-establishment of the NSC and the shift in funding structure that now treats sports as a priority sector with more predictable financial releases.

He also referenced the approval of a sports infrastructure development bond and the renewed commitment to rewarding excellence.

According to Dikko, these measures are part of a broader strategy to reposition sports as a driver of economic growth, youth engagement, and national unity.

Dikko revealed that sports contributed over one percent to Nigeria’s GDP in 2025, creating more than 220,000 jobs and delivering over 375 medals.

He stressed that these outcomes reflect a deliberate effort to integrate sports into the national development framework.

Addressing governance concerns, Dikko stated that the 2010 NFF Statutes are no longer adequate for the demands of modern football administration.

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