Some sports enthusiasts in Nigeria have advised the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to appoint capable administrators to oversee sports during his tenure. Tinubu’s manifesto for sports development includes training, athlete funding, using sports as a tool for national unity, and making sports a business. The enthusiasts emphasized the importance of putting technocrats and professionals in charge of sports development, upgrading stadiums to international standards, and keeping sports facilities functional. They believe that a thriving sports industry could turn Nigeria’s fortunes around by producing athletes that bring glory to the country and making Nigeria a global force to reckon with.
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