President Buhari Releases N2.9B For Sports...Gives Condition

The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Alhassan Yakmut has warned that any coach who fails in the forthcoming All Africa Games in Congo will be sanctioned.

The Director General said the President’s approval came with a clause that a full audit report of the financial details must be given after the 2015 Games. He then urged the Presidents of the various federations to be prudent and ensure that all spending has to be properly accounted for in line with the anti-corruption policy.

Speaking Wednesday after announcing the release of N2.9b for Nigeria’s participation in the All African Games, in Congo and preparations for the Commonwealth Games and the 2016 Olympics by the Federal Government, Yakmut warned that for sports federations to justify the huge amount being spent by government, such efforts must be backed by results.

He warned that coaches for the various teams must be recruited on merit, adding, “any coach who fails to carry the flag of Nigeria properly in Brazzaville will face sanctions”.