NSC Conundrum: PFAN Chairman Slams NSC Composition as Illegal

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The Nigerian Sports Commission (NSC) has come under scrutiny from the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) Task Force chairman, Harrison Jalla, who has accused the commission of being an illegitimate body. According to Jalla, the current composition of the NSC, which has only two members, is a gross deviation from the National Sports Commission Establishment Act 2023. Jalla asserts that the Act clearly outlines a 17-member constitution for the commission, including representatives from various stakeholders such as schools sports, private sector, and sports associations. He emphasizes that the commission's current state, lacking a functional board, undermines its activities and renders them without legal force.

Key Takeaways:

  • Harrison Jalla, PFAN Task Force chairman, has questioned the legality of the current National Sports Commission (NSC) composition.
  • The PFAN chairman cited the National Sports Commission Establishment Act 2023, which mandates a 17-member commission with representation from various stakeholders.
  • The current NSC, led by Mallam Shehu Dikki and Bukola Olapade, is constitutionally defective due to the lack of representation from critical sectors.
  • Jalla stresses that President Ahmed Bola Tinubu must constitutionally inaugurate the NSC Board to legitimize its activities.
  • The PFAN chairman has urged the President to properly constitute the NSC in line with the Act.
  • Jalla emphasizes that the commission's current state compromises its legitimacy and undermines its ability to function effectively.

Statistics:

  • 17: The total number of members mandated by the National Sports Commission Establishment Act 2023 for the commission.
  • 2: The current number of members representing the NSC, which Jalla deems an aberration.
  • 6 chairmen of states Sports Councils: The rotational basis under which six chairmen of States Sports Councils are meant to serve on the board.
  • 16 additional members: The remaining representation required to constitute the 17-member commission in line with the Act.

Sources:

  • Harrison Jalla, PFAN Task Force chairman.
  • National Sports Commission Establishment Act 2023.
  • President Ahmed Bola Tinubu.