In a significant move to support the development of sports in Nigeria, Loveworld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, has pledged a ₦50 million grant to the National Sports Commission (NSC). This generous commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the church’s leadership to the Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, at his office.
The delegation, led by Dr. Daystar Oyakhilome and Pastor T.T. Temisan, expressed the church’s dedication to partnering with the NSC in advancing Nigerian sports. Olopade expressed profound gratitude for the support, stating, “I want to thank Pastor Chris Oyakhilome for this gesture of love and collaboration from his church. This shows that religious bodies are beginning to understand the vision of Mr. President and the NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, in building a sustainable sports economy driven primarily by the private sector.”
The ₦50 million grant will significantly impact the NSC’s Athletes Development Grant Initiative, providing much-needed financial assistance to at least six indigenous athletes who struggle to represent Nigeria. Olopade emphasized the importance of this support, noting that it will help build a sustainable sports economy in the country.
Dr. Oyakhilome highlighted the church’s readiness to support the commission in various areas, including sports facility development and financial assistance across different sports. “As a body of Christ, we believe our motto of ‘giving life a meaning’ should also be reflected in sports. This is why we are making this commitment, and we are open to doing even more to strengthen our relationship with the NSC as the apex body of sports in Nigeria,” he stated.
This landmark contribution by Loveworld Incorporated reinforces the growing synergy the NSC seeks to build with organizations, including faith-based organizations, to drive forward Nigeria’s ambition for a thriving, private-sector-driven sports economy.
