The Nigerian National Sports Commission (NSC) on Tuesday reaffirmed its active participation as a partner and co-host of the upcoming Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS) 2025.
The Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS) is scheduled to take place on February 17-18, 2025 in Lagos, with the National Sports Commission (NSC) committed to promoting a sustainable and inclusive sports ecosystem in Nigeria, a statement received by APA said.
Commenting on the postponement of the SAIS, the Commission’s Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikkole, said that the decision reflected the NSC’s desire to align the summit with its renewed vision and ensure that public sector engagement was maximized.
“This additional time will enable us to strategically mobilize resources, foster collaborations and demonstrate leadership in the area of sports investment,” he said.
Under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Potential: Investing in Sports Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future”, SAIS 2025 will bring together policymakers, investors and industry leaders to discuss transformative strategies to unlock Africa’s economic potential through sport.
On February 17, Mr. Dikko will present a goodwill message at the opening ceremony, highlighting the importance of repositioning sport as a robust economic sector, and reaffirming its role as a driver of social transformation.
He will also participate as a panelist in two key sessions: “Facilities, Stadiums and Arenas: The Sports Infrastructure Strategy for Industrial Development” and “Accelerating Industrialization through Sports Development and Investment.”
SAIS is an annual gathering that works towards creating a sustainable sports ecosystem in Africa, by facilitating partnerships and stimulating investment for sports infrastructure development at all levels. This summit marks an important step in achieving the continent’s goals for a prosperous future, in line with Agenda 2063: “The Future We Want for Africa.”
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