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On Friday, January 31, 2025, Mallam Shehu Dikko, president of the National Sports Commission (NSC), proudly presented himself as a special guest at the innovation ceremony of the Invictus Center of the Armed Forces in Giri, Abuja.
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His presence in the event stressed not only his solidarity with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, but also his commitment to advance sports development and rehabilitation infrastructure throughout the country.
Dikko joined distinguished personalities, including the honorable Minister of Defense, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar (with) and the Chief of Staff of Defense (CDS), General CG MUSA.
The event marked a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to provide a world class installation dedicated to rehabilitation, physical aptitude and psychological recovery of wounded, injured and sick officers, soldiers and veterans of the Nigeria armed forces.
Dikko vision: an installation beyond the armed forces
As president of the National Sports Commission, Dikko saw the Invictus center not only as a military installation but as a possible change of game for Nigeria sports scene. The integral design of the center, which includes recreational, sports, training and physical conditioning facilities, deeply resonated with its mission of creating sustainable structures for sports excellence in Nigeria.
“I am quite excited about the facilities proposed for this project,” Dikko said during the ceremony. “Beyond serving our armed forces, this center can also become a center for Nigeria elite parahletas, providing them with a world class environment for training and preparation. This will be a valuable addition to Nigeria’s medical and sports infrastructure. “
An integral installation for rehabilitation and sports development
The Invictus Center will have a wide range of facilities designed to meet the rehabilitation and high performance needs, which include:
Recreational, sports, training and fitness facilities
Advanced medical care facilities for physical and psychological recovery
Residential areas for long -term rehabilitation
Healing and reflection spaces to support mental well -being
Community and social spaces for reintegration and support
Support facilities for the holistic development of athletes and veterans
For Dikko, this installation is aligned with the broader objectives of the NSC not only to discover talent, but also to guarantee the well -being and continuous development of athletes, especially those that leave competitive sports.
A shared commitment to defense leadership
Dikko’s close collaboration with Defense Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar and General CD CG MUSA reflects a shared vision of national development through strategic infrastructure projects. Praising General Musa’s leadership, Dikko said:
“I must congratulate my friend and brother, General CG Musa, for the forecast to start this brilliant project that changes the game. The fact that it is largely funded through private associations says a lot about the power of leadership and vision to attract proper support. “
Anticipating a world class installation in 18 months
With the completion of the project directed within 18 months, Dikko expressed his anticipation for the role of the Invictus center in the transformation of military rehabilitation and elite sports preparation in Nigeria.
“I look forward to the completion of this unique world class installation. It will serve as a lighthouse of hope and excellence, not only for our brave soldiers but for the entire Nigeria sports ecosystem. “
As the opening ceremony concluded, the presence of Mallam Shehu Dikko was more than ceremonial: it was a reaffirmation of its dedication to the construction of sustainable sports structures, promoting the development of athletes and support initiatives that contribute to health, resistance and the pride of the nation.
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