The Chief of Staff to the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Salihu Abubakar, has sent a message of congratulations to Mallam Shehu Dikko for his nomination for the prestigious Sportsville Sports Transformative Impact Award.
The NSC Chairman was among several other sports administrators nominated for honour during the 6th edition of Sportsville Award coming up on March 28th in Lagos.
“I am excited to see his name among those to receive a Sportsville’s award this year. And the category of his award is apt, Transformative Impact Award”.
“This is well deserved honour for a man who is giving his all to transform Nigeria sports.
“I have been working with Mallam Dikko since his days at the Nigeria Professional League Management Committee (LMC), and now as the Chairman of the National Sports Commission and I can tell you that only few in this country are as passionate and hardworking as Dikko.
“His vision for sports for the nation is infectious and I am proud to be in his team. Most Nigerians may not see the foundation he is laying today but in few years to come, our sports sectors will be so transformed to the admiration of all,” the one time Secretary of the NPFL, added.
Mallam Dikko headlines the 2026 Awards’ nominees released in Lagos yesterday.
Other nominees slated for honour are Hon. Itiako Ikpokpo, Hon Enitan Oshodi, Chuka Momah and Kwame Arthur.
The list also includes Edo State Sports Commission Chairman, Amadin Desmond Enabulele, Dr Toyin Aluko, Bambo Akani and Dr Femi Bankole Alibay.
CAF’s Safety Officer, Dr Christian Emeruwa and Godwin Kienka among others!
This year’s ceremony will be Chaired by the Chairman of Brila FM Group, Dr Larry Izamoje.
