Free registration has opened for the National Grassroots Sports Development Summit 2026 after the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development unveiled its official website ahead of the November 18-19 gathering.
The two-day event will take place in the Banquet Hall at the State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja. It is being convened by Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development.
Quick facts
- Event: National Grassroots Sports Development Summit 2026
- Dates: November 18-19
- Venue: Banquet Hall, State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja
- Registration: Free through grass-root-sports.vercel.app
- Theme: “Creating a New Pathway for Sustainable Grassroots Sports Development”
- Technical partner: Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)
The newly launched portal, grass-root-sports.vercel.app, contains programme information and enables prospective delegates to complete registration without charge.
Held under the theme “Creating a New Pathway for Sustainable Grassroots Sports Development,” the summit is set to unite policymakers, sports officials, development partners, businesses, coaches and athletes. Participants will seek workable answers to issues affecting sport in Nigeria.
Adeboye said the digital platform would expand access and ensure stakeholders within Nigeria and overseas can obtain summit information.
“The future of Nigerian sports must be built through collaboration, innovation and deliberate planning,” Adeboye said. “This Summit is about bringing ideas, expertise and resources together to create opportunities for young talents, especially those at the grassroots.”
He added that the website will operate as a central update point for registered participants and other interested parties. The agenda will focus on five core themes: participation, talent development, infrastructure, the sports economy and international pathways.
Organisers have also named the Nigerian Economic Summit Group as technical partner. The NESG will contribute to policy discussions, economic planning and engagement with stakeholders as part of efforts to develop a durable roadmap for grassroots sport.
Adeboye called on sports federations, state and local authorities, schools and other educational bodies, private companies and young sports followers to sign up for the event.
With 21 days remaining before the opening ceremony, organisers are targeting a nationwide dialogue capable of producing concrete pledges and long-term opportunities for young athletes across Nigeria.
