Odegbami Urges FG to Harness Sports for Orange Economy
Yemi Kosokoin Jos Former Super Eagles Captain, Chief Segun Odegbami, has called on the Federal Government to unlock the vast economic potential embedded in Nigeria’s sports sector, describing it as
Former Super Eagles Captain, Chief Segun Odegbami, has urged the Federal Government to harness the vast economic potential of Nigeria’s sports sector, describing it as a critical driver of the country’s emerging Orange Economy, sustainable development, and national integration. In a lecture titled "The Role of Sports as an Enabler of the Orange Economy" at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Plateau State, Odegbami emphasized that Nigeria must build the necessary structures, capacity, and confidence to compete globally, arguing that the nation must "earn the right to become co-diners with the rest of the world."
The former footballer highlighted sports as an untapped economic sector, advocating for investment in sports infrastructure that remains functional beyond major tournaments and called for deliberate efforts to integrate sports into community planning.
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