Nigerian sports being repositioned – Minister.

[FMINigeria]

                        The Minister of Sports has declared that Nigerian sports is being repositioned to recover so as to recover the nation's lost glory in sporting activities both in Africa and the world at large.

Cross section of participants at the Ministerial briefing This was disclosed by Malam Bolaji Abdullahi during his presentation at 2013 ministerial platform in Abuja.

He said as part of this effort, sports associations are no longer being given money directly but monies are channeled to those involved in high performance sports for individual athletes and managers.

Malam Bolaji explained that the objective of this funding strategy is to develop a sustainable and long lasting legacy for sports development and growth in Nigeria.

According to the Minister, Nigeria has excelled and won laurels in almost all the sporting activities in the country ranging from men to women football as well as other international sports.

On the Nigerian league, the Minister noted that the league has greatly improved and has become greatly popular among the people.

Via: Federal Ministry of Information (FMI) Nigeria