Dikko says NSC wants to make Nigeria a sports hub globally at international Gymnastics course in Abuja

National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko was at the Velodrome at the MKO Abiola National Stadium Abuja on Wednesday to declare the First Nigeria FIG Trampoline International Judging Course closed.

The Course is certified by Federation of International Gymnastics (FIG) in conjunction with Nigeria Gymnastics Federation.

According to the NSC Chairman, the Course aligns with the Commission’s sports reforms aimed at making the nation a global sporting destination.

His words, “This international course is in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s resolve to make Nigeria a sports hub globally. The ongoing sports reforms is aimed at making the nation a sporting destination on the continent and the world as a whole.

“I am happy to hear that there are other participants from Africa and that this is the first course of its kind in this part of world. We hope to have more of such opportunities. Whatever we have to do to make sure it continues, we will do it and I believe the benefits will cascade to upscale the development of the sport in Nigeria.’

Earlier, the Expert Trampoline Instructor Christopher Lambert noted that the course will herald the growth of trampoline in Nigeria.

“This is the first time that some coaches and judges are in Nigeria to attend this course. I have been very impressed with the work they have been doing in these three days. It is new here in Nigeria.

‘This will help develop the sport in Nigeria and the continent. Surely the people that we have trained in this course will help to develop the sport here”, he observed.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of Certificates of Participation to participants by the NSC Chairman.