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Sports Chief Praises Tinubu’s Leadership on 73rd Birthday, Hails Sports Sector Reforms

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National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko has described President Bola Tinubu as “a national blessing” as Nigeria’s leader marks his 73rd birthday, particularly applauding his transformative impact on sports development.

In a special birthday tribute, Dikko highlighted how Tinubu’s bold governance decisions are yielding results across sectors despite initial challenges. “President Tinubu’s experience has been crucial in navigating complex national issues through his Renewed Hope agenda,” the sports administrator stated.

Sports Sector Revolution
Dikko specifically praised the President’s restructuring of sports administration, including:

  • Restoring the NSC’s full statutory powers
  • Replacing the ministry structure with a more efficient commission model
  • Approving unprecedented sports infrastructure funding
  • Creating private-sector investment incentives

“The President mandated us to shift from mere international participation to domestic sports development that adds economic value,” Dikko revealed. “This paradigm shift from consumption to production is already showing results.”

Economic Reforms & Leadership
The NSC chairman acknowledged the initial difficulty of some economic policies but noted they’re now bearing fruit. “It takes rare courage to make such tough decisions. History will remember President Tinubu’s boldness in resetting Nigeria’s trajectory.”

Birthday Wishes
Dikko concluded with heartfelt wishes on behalf of Nigeria’s sports community:

  • Prayer for long life and good health
  • Continued courage in national leadership
  • Strength to pilot Nigeria to greater heights
  • Commitment to delivering Tinubu’s sports development vision

“The sports sector stands firmly behind Mr. President. We’re leveraging his unprecedented support to take Nigerian sports to new levels,” Dikko affirmed.

The tribute comes as Nigeria prepares to host several international sporting events following recent infrastructure upgrades approved by the Tinubu administration.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Tinubu’s sports reforms praised as game-changing
  2. NSC restoration hailed as masterstroke for development
  3. Domestic sports economy focus creating new opportunities
  4. Sports community pledges continued support for administration’s vision

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