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Nigerians talented to lead global sports — Shettima

Nigerians talented to lead global sports — Shettima
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Shettima said this on Tuesday when he received the newly appointed General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, Samson Adamu, and the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigerians possess the talent and capacity to occupy leadership positions in global sports.
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  • ✦Shettima said Nigeria’s sporting achievements had been driven by the quality of its people.
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Tuesday:Shettima said this on Tuesday when he received the newly appointed General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, Samson Adamu, and the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.2026:He expressed appreciation for the Federal Government’s approval of Nigeria’s hosting of the CAF General Assembly and CAF Awards in November and December 2026.Sunday:Adamu was appointed CAF General Secretary on Sunday, November 1, following a recruitment exercise by the continental football body.
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  • ✦Shettima said this on Tuesday when he received the newly appointed General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, Samson Adamu, and the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
  • ✦Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigerians possess the talent and capacity to occupy leadership positions in global sports.
  • ✦Shettima said Nigeria’s sporting achievements had been driven by the quality of its people.
Key Facts:Tuesday: Shettima said this on Tuesday when he received the newly appointed General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, Samson Adamu, and the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.2026: He expressed appreciation for the Federal Government’s approval of Nigeria’s hosting of the CAF General Assembly and CAF Awards in November and December 2026.Sunday: Adamu was appointed CAF General Secretary on Sunday, November 1, following a recruitment exercise by the continental football body.
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Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigerians have the talent to lead global sports, citing Samson Adamu's appointment as CAF General Secretary as proof.

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Shettima said this on Tuesday when he received the newly appointed General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, Samson Adamu, and the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

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Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigerians possess the talent and capacity to occupy leadership positions in global sports.

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Shettima said this on Tuesday when he received the newly appointed General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, Samson Adamu, and the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

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