ABUJA — The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas, met today with Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), at the Commission’s office in Abuja. The meeting served as a platform to explore avenues for collaboration between the Ministry of Environment and the sports sector, with an emphasis on integrating environmental sustainability into sports development programs.
During the discussion, both parties highlighted the importance of promoting eco-friendly practices within sporting activities and leveraging sports as a tool for environmental awareness and community engagement across Nigeria.
The meeting aligns with ongoing government efforts to foster cross-sector partnerships that advance national development goals, particularly in health, youth empowerment, and environmental conservation.
Officials from both the Ministry of Environment and the National Sports Commission expressed optimism that the cooperation would yield impactful programs benefiting communities nationwide. Further engagements and joint initiatives are expected in the coming months as the collaboration deepens.
