Scout for sports talents in nysc minister tells clubs federations

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Title: NYSC Minister Tasks Clubs, Federations to Scout for Sports Talents

Summary: The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has urged clubs and federations in Nigeria to scout for sports talents among National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. The minister made this call during a meeting with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and other sports stakeholders in Abuja.

Key Points:

  1. The minister emphasized the need to identify and develop sports talents among NYSC members, who are mostly young and energetic.
  2. He urged clubs and federations to establish a system to scout for talents among NYSC members, who are serving in various parts of the country.
  3. The minister also called for the establishment of a database to track the performances of NYSC members in various sports, with a view to identifying potential talents.
  4. He expressed the government's commitment to supporting the development of sports in Nigeria, particularly at the grassroots level.
  5. The minister also urged the NFF and other sports federations to work closely with the NYSC to identify and develop sports talents among corps members.

Quote: "We want to identify and develop sports talents among NYSC members, who are mostly young and energetic. We want to establish a system to scout for talents among them and provide them with the necessary support to excel in their chosen sports."

Background: The NYSC is a one-year national service program for Nigerian graduates, aimed at promoting national unity and development. The program provides an opportunity for young Nigerians to serve their country and gain valuable experience in various fields, including sports.

Conclusion: The call by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development to scout for sports talents among NYSC members is a welcome development, as it has the potential to identify and develop new talents in various sports. The establishment of a database to track the performances of NYSC members in various sports will also help to identify potential talents and provide them with the necessary support to excel in their chosen sports.