EFCC and National Sports Commission strengthen collaboration to develop grassroots talents ahead of the 2025 OSOM Games aimed at fostering peace and unity.
EFCC, NSC Partner to Boost Sports Development Ahead of OSOM Games 2025
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) have agreed to deepen their partnership in promoting sports development and national unity.
The resolution was reached during a courtesy visit by the EFCC’s Sports Committee, led by Assistant Commander Halilu Dauda, to NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, ahead of the upcoming One Service, One Medal (OSOM) Games.
The OSOM Games, an annual multi-sport tournament, brings together participants from Nigeria’s armed forces, law enforcement, and para-military agencies, fostering peace, camaraderie, and national integration.
Dauda commended Dikko’s efforts in revitalizing Nigerian sports, emphasizing the importance of grassroots development.
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“The OSOM Games will serve as a platform to harness talent that can bring Nigeria global recognition. We have exceptional athletes at home and abroad our focus should be on grooming the best from the grassroots,” he said.
EFCC Sports Committee PRO, ACE II Aisha Mohammed, also highlighted the importance of inter-agency collaboration, stating that synergy among government institutions is vital to resource mobilization and talent discovery.
In response, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko emphasized the Commission’s commitment to early athlete development.
“We’re prioritizing grassroots and school-based programs. Waiting for competitions to start preparations is counterproductive our focus is on long-term training and talent grooming,” Dikko said.
The 2025 OSOM Games will include a diverse range of events such as swimming, taekwondo, weightlifting, beach volleyball, chess, football, golf, shooting, boxing, table tennis, tennis, squash, badminton, and scrabble.
