Office Of The Senior Special Assistant To The President On Grassroots Sports Partners SAIS2025

Posted on February 12, 2025

The Office Of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports, Prince Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, has partnered with the Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS2025); as a vehicle for driving mass participation in grassroots sports. Prince Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye will join a distinguished panel discussion on “Developing a Sustainable and Inclusive Sport Sector in an Environment of Safety, Security, and Integrity”.

This is the first time that the Presidency has appointed a senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports, underlying the importance of sports to the government. Grassroots sports remain the bedrock of talent discovery, community engagement, and long-term economic growth within the sports sector. However, for grassroots sports to thrive, intentional investment in infrastructure and access to common-user sports facilities is non-negotiable. In line with this, Prince Adeboye’s participation at SAIS2025 will highlight the role of strategic investments in sports infrastructure in driving mass participation and ensuring inclusivity across all age groups.

A key focus of his participation will be the special session on Spaces 4 Sports, the Sport Nigeria LTD flagship initiative designed to increase the availability of shared sports facilities within communities. By enhancing access to quality sporting infrastructure, the program aims to encourage more Nigerians to engage in sports actively, increase demand for sports goods and services, develop homegrown talent, and strengthen the sports economy.

Speaking on the significance of this engagement, Prince Adeboye noted:
“Grassroots sports represent the foundation of our nation’s sporting future. Investing in inclusive and accessible facilities is not just about playing the game; it is about fostering talent, strengthening communities, and fueling the economic potential of sports. SAIS2025 provides a vital platform to drive these conversations and unlock new opportunities for grassroots sports development in Nigeria and across Africa.”

As Nigeria continues to position sports as a driver of economic diversification, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports remains committed to policies that expand access, promote participation, and harness sports’ transformative power to create opportunities for all.

Join Prince Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye and other leading voices at SAIS2025 as they discuss actionable pathways to sustainable and inclusive sports development.

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