Sports contributes 1.2% to Nigeria’s GDP in 2026 - Olopade, DG, NSC | NC Exclusive

Nigeria's National Sports Commission (NSC) Director-General Bukola Olopade discusses the country's sports reforms, increased funding, athlete development and preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games in an exclusive interview on NC Special. Speaking with News Central's Babatunde Koiki and Toyin Ibitoye, former media officer for the Super Eagles, Olopade explains how the transition from the former Ministry of Sports to the National Sports Commission has strengthened private-sector partnerships, attracted investment, and improved support for Nigerian athletes. He addressed criticism of the commission's relationship with sports federations, highlighting his working partnership with NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko and efforts to improve sports administration. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel:    / newscentraltvafrica   for more videos Follow News Central on: Facebook:   / newscentralafrica   Twitter:   / newscentraltv   Instagram:   / newscentraltv   LinkedIn:   / feed   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@newscentraltv TikTok:   / newscentraltv   WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va4T... For more content, visit: https://newscentraltv.com #NewsCentral #Nigeria #Politics #AfricaFirst #Africa #News #WestAfrica #ECOWAS #Government #Governance