Strategic Meeting Boosts Momentum for Continent-Wide Youth Sports Event with Full NSC Backing.

National Sports Commission (NSC)

Preparations for the second edition of the African School Games in Abuja 2027 have surged forward after a high-level meeting between the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and National Sports Commission (NSC) leadership, as reported by Sportblits.com.

Focus on Infrastructure, Milestones, and Collaboration

The session, held to align strategies, emphasized infrastructural readiness, key milestones, and collaborative frameworks as Nigeria prepares to host this landmark continent-wide youth sporting event.

LOC Chairman Lanre Abari met with NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko and Director General Bukola Olopade, who pledged unwavering support.

NSC Pledges World-Class Delivery

“The African School Games represent the future of youth sports development on the continent, and Nigeria is ready to lead from the front,” Olopade declared.

He assured the NSC would provide every necessary support to ensure Abuja 2027 sets a new benchmark for excellence, participation, and continental unity.

Abari: A Legacy of Pride and Potential

Abari expressed strong confidence in Nigeria’s hosting capabilities:
“Abuja 2027 will be a moment of pride for Nigeria, a stage where we showcase our hospitality, our unity, and the vast potential of our young athletes.”

“With the inauguration now behind us, we will hit the ground running and deliver Games that every Nigerian and every African child can be proud of.”

Abari’s Proven Leadership

A seasoned executive with a robust track record in private and public sectors, Abari is recognized for driving organisational efficiency through strategic planning and operational excellence.

Previously Chairman of the Oyo State Gaming Board, he built a reputation for people-focused leadership that fosters loyalty and delivers results.

With NSC and LOC aligned, Nigeria is poised to host a transformative African School Games 2027—a celebration of youth, sport, and African unity.