Why Big Sports Dialogue1.0 Has To Be Now

Organisers of the Big Sports Dialogue 1.0 have stated that the event comes in the wake of the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the country’s second consecutive absence from the tournament. They emphasise that this event will diagnose and recommend essential strategies to prevent future occurrences.

Scheduled to take place on 24th November 2025 in Lagos, the dialogue aims to address the pressing issues facing Nigerian sports. Themed “Reshaping Nigeria’s Sports Ecosystem,” the event seeks to bring together key stakeholders, policymakers, investors, and media professionals to formulate a new direction for Nigerian sports. The focus will be on policy reform, private-sector collaboration, athlete-centred development, and enhanced media representation.

In a statement on Wednesday, veteran sports journalist Sylvanus Ofekun highlighted that the dialogue is a movement aimed at aligning the sports sector with the national economic agenda. The event is expected to produce a National Sports Blueprint that will address infrastructure gaps, funding challenges, and governance inefficiencies.

The initiative will complement the work of the National Sports Commission, which has been mandated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to drive sports development in the country. The Big Sports Dialogue 1.0 is viewed as a vital step towards achieving this objective.

This event serves as a call to action for all Nigerians to unite and shape the future of sports in the country. It is anticipated to be a landmark occasion that will chart a course for sustainable growth and development in Nigerian sports.