{"id":10566,"date":"2025-06-21T10:16:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T10:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=10566"},"modified":"2025-06-21T10:20:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T10:20:31","slug":"sports-is-nigerias-goldmine-says-nscdc-fct-commandant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=10566","title":{"rendered":"Sports Is Nigeria\u2019s Goldmine, Says NSCDC FCT Commandant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leadership.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG-20250620-WA0080.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leadership.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG-20250620-WA0080.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/leadership.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG-20250620-WA0080.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, has emphasised the importance of deliberate investment in sports development within the Corps, describing sports as a \u201cgoldmine\u201d for national pride and unity when properly harnessed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><video playsinline=\"playsinline\" height=\"360px\" width=\"640px\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/leadership.ng\/fa1648ca-0b1b-41f3-a07f-779868377923\" poster=\"https:\/\/img.vdo.ai\/media_file\/v-leadership-ng-v1\/source\/uploads\/thumbnails\/174660558685681b1612f12ca.png\"><\/video>Odumosu made the call during a courtesy visit by the acting Commandant of Sports, NSCDC National Headquarters, deputy Commandant of Corps (DCC) Oladipo Lawal, to his office at Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He noted that the sports unit of the Corps has consistently brought accolades and recognition, with several officers proudly donning national colours in international competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt was a thing of pride for me, back in the day as the national public relations officer, seeing our athletes represent Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that new talents are emerging, we must harness and support them to restore the Corps\u2019 sporting glory,\u201d he said.<a href=\"https:\/\/leadership.ng\/mouktar-commits-to-football-devt\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FCT Commandant urged the acting Commandant of Sports to prioritise service, remain passionate, and learn from the experiences of past leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBe proactive and success-driven. 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I will give my full support, especially in providing the needed security for your sporting events,\u201d he pledged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his response, DCC Lawal commended Commandant Odumosu\u2019s long-standing commitment to sports, describing him as a \u201cCommandant of Commandants,\u201d and reaffirmed his dedication to elevating the NSCDC sports unit to greater heights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, has emphasised the importance of deliberate investment in sports development 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