The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has stated that the Association of Nigeria Women in Sports (NAWIS) has an integral role to play in the Nigerian sports industry, especially as this new administration champions a fresh operating framework for the NSC.  

The DG stated this during a courtesy visit by the NAWIS executive team, led by its President, Professor Mariam Suleiman, to his office, on Friday.

"I have always fought for NAWIS over the last 21 years because I believe the Association plays a significant role of mentorship in our Sports.”

" I even strongly believe NAWIS deserves yearly National Awards and all those involved in girl child advocacy must recognise the role NAWIS plays in the larger society".

He further emphasized the importance of NAWIS in the overall growth of sports in Nigeria, promising to ensure that NAWIS becomes part of the new NSC framework.

"This is a body that is very essential for sports growth, therefore as D.G, alongside the Chairman, we will work day and night for NAWIS to be part of the new NSC amendment,” he added.  

In her remarks, the President of NAWIS, Professor Mariam Suleiman, commended the appointment of Hon. Bukola Olopade as Director General, describing it as a turning point for Nigerian sports. She pledged the Association's full support for the Commission's new vision.  

“Nigerian sports is in the right hands with your leadership. We at NAWIS are ready to collaborate with the NSC to achieve its goals and foster sustainable sports development,” Suleiman said.  

Hon. Bukola concluded that the meeting reinforced the shared vision of fostering inclusivity and creating a robust foundation for sports development in Nigeria.