Sport Nigeria LTD/GTE is excited to announce the partnership and co-hosting role of the National Sports Commission (NSC) in the upcoming Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS) 2024. This much-anticipated event, set to take place on November 19-20, 2024, at the Lagos Continental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, will be significantly shaped by the NSC’s involvement, led by its newly appointed Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko.

Mallam Dikko, who will serve as the Special Guest of Honour, is set to deliver a keynote address on the opening day of SAIS 2024. His address will outline a vision for the role of sports as an economic and social force in Nigeria and across Africa, emphasizing the need to approach sports as an economically viable sector driven by sustainable business models.

In addition to his keynote, Mallam Dikko will participate as a panelist in two key breakout sessions: “Facilities, Stadiums, and Arenas – The Sports Infrastructure Strategy for Industry Development” and “Accelerating Industrialization through Sports Development and Investments.” His contributions will align with the Commission’s mission to position sports as an economic driver with meaningful community and social impact.

Mallam Dikko’s involvement highlights the NSC’s dedication to forging public-private partnerships that can elevate sports beyond traditional participation. The Commission aims to transform the sector into a robust platform for sustainable development and economic progress, both within Nigeria and across Africa.

SAIS 2024, themed “Unleashing Africa’s Potential: Investing in Sports Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future,” will bring together a wide-ranging audience of policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to explore impactful strategies and collaborations. With a focus on using sports as a catalyst for sustainable development, the summit aims to unlock significant social and economic advantages by fostering investments throughout Africa’s sports infrastructure.

The Sports Africa Investment Summit will begin each day at 9:00 AM on November 19th and 20th, at the Lagos Continental Hotel on Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.m