Jewel Sports

Jibril Ojih Saidu, a veteran sports administrator and the current Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Handball Association, has declared his ambition to run for the office of President of the Nigerian Handball Federation (NHF), pledging to usher in a new era of innovation, transparency, and grassroots development if elected. Saidu, who also serves as the North Central Board Member of the Handball Federation of Nigeria and President of the Mega Handball Veterans of Abuja, spoke in an exclusive online interview with journalists ahead of the much-anticipated NHF elections scheduled for August 15 at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. Responding to questions about his motivation and vision, Saidu stated that “Change is constant. My dream as president is to remodel handball for a better tomorrow.” He acknowledged the efforts of past leaders but emphasised the need to align the sport with global technological advancements and administrative reforms. “Much has been contributed by man...