Nigeria, May 19 -- President Bola Tinubu has said that bringing back the National Sports Commission (NSC) is part of his plan to protect and grow sports in Nigeria, free from delays and bureaucratic bottlenecks.

Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the opening of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games Ogun 2024, President Tinubu said the move shows how important sports are to his government.

"We have chosen to shield it from bureaucratic interferences and the distractions of vested power interests. We want it to thrive, autonomous, innovative, and focused, because we recognise its critical place in building a healthier, stronger, and more united Nigeria," he said in an official press statement issued by St...