Two days. Seven sessions. One pathway.

Wednesday, 18 November 2026

Opening, national priorities and the grassroots sports development pathway

1. 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.Registration and networking
2. 8:45 – 9:00 a.m.Arrival of special guests and Special Guest of Honour; National Anthem
3. 9:00 – 9:25 a.m.Introductions, welcome remarks and opening remarks
4. 9:25 – 9:40 a.m.Special remarks
5. 9:40 – 9:50 a.m.Flag display by young sportspeople
6. 9:50 – 10:00 a.m.Short video: “Grassroots Sports in Nigeria – The Quest for New Development Pathways”
7. 10:00 – 10:20 a.m.Keynote address: The Future of Grassroots Sports Development in Nigeria
8. 10:20 – 10:35 a.m.Address by the Special Guest of Honour
9. 10:35 – 10:45 a.m.Commemorative plaques and official group photograph
10. 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Session 1: Challenges and Opportunities in Nigerian Grassroots Sports
11. 12:15 – 12:25 p.m.Tea break
12. 12:25 – 1:55 p.m.Session 2: Mass Participation — Game-Changing Catalyst for Youth, Community and National Development
13. 1:55 – 2:30 p.m.Lunch
14. 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.Session 3: Sports Infrastructure — Building Talent Pipelines and Promoting Health
15. 4:00 – 4:30 p.m.Day One synthesis, reflections and closing remarks
16. 4:30 p.m.Networking and departure