The National Sports Commission Chairman, Shehu Dikko, has unveiled the AU Policy Framework Workshop for the Sustainable Development of Sports in Africa, held in Abuja on April 1, 2026.
Posting through its official X account, the Commission highlighted that Dikko opened the workshop in his dual role as NSC Chairman and Chairman of the AUSC Region 2 Conference of Ministers of Sports, representing all 16 ECOWAS countries.
Meanwhile, the African Union and the African Union Sports Council convened the workshop to align West African policymakers and sports administrators with the AU’s 2023–2033 sports development framework.
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At the centre of discussions is a clear shift, positioning sport beyond competition as a driver of economic growth, job creation, youth development, and social impact across Africa.
Specifically, day one sessions focused on adoption of the workshop agenda, presentations on the AU policy framework, the AUSC strategic plan (2024–2028), and monitoring systems to ensure accountability.
Together, Nigeria’s hosting role reinforces its leadership in shaping sports development across West Africa while aligning national priorities under the RHINSE framework with the broader African agenda.
