Akpata unveils bold four pillar plan to transform Nigerian cricket
Nigeria Cricket Federation president Dr Uyi Akpata says the federation is implementing a long term plan built on grassroots development, better facilities, high performance and strong partnerships to transform Nigerian cricket. He explained that after the current board was re elected in October 2025, more than 30 stakeholders, including 13 board members, met in Lagos for a two day strategy retreat to redefine what cricket should mean for Nigeria. Akpata said the goal is to use cricket as a platform for impact by raising players’ aspirations, giving children exciting opportunities and offering sponsors a credible product to support. On grassroots development, he recalled that when he assumed office, the NCF had only about seven development officers nationwide, but now employs around 45 field officers, one in each state, who are assessed every three months on progress in schools and communities. […]