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ZEEB ROAD, ANN ARBOR, Ml 48106 18 BEDFORD ROW, LONDON WC1R 4EJ, ENGLAND 8100099 A b io y e, Joseph A d e g b o y e g a THE ESTABLISHMENT AND THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION IN NIGERIA The Ohio State University Ph.D. 1980 University Microfilms Internstion&l 300 N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor. MI 48106 Copyright 1980 by Abioye, Joseph Adegboyega All Rights Reserved PLEASE NOTE: In all cases this material has been filmed in the best possible way from the available copy. Problems encountered with this document have been identified here with a check mark . 1. Glossy photographs 2. Colored illustrations 3. Photographs with dark background 4. Illustrations are poor copy ___ 5. Drint shows through as there is text on both sides of page 6. Indistinct, broken or small print on several pages ^ 7. Tightly bound copy with print lost in spine ______ 8. Computer printout pages with indistinct print 9. Page(s) lacking when material received, and not available from school or author 10. 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A.B.U. ***** The Ohio State University 1980 Reading Committee: Approved by Dr. Seymour Kleinman Dr. Ted Coates Dr. James Sweeney Adviser School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation To my son ’Dayo Abioye ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The author is much grateful to Dr. Seymour Kleinman for the wonderful job done to see that this writing comes to a successful conclusion. Thank you for actively encouraging me to keep going even when I was weary, languid, and despondent. Thank you for being so good in your advise and human relation. You are a wonderful friend. To Dr. Ted Coates, a member of my committee, the author is very appreciative of your guidance, encouragement and atten­ tion given to him during the preparation of this dissertation. To Dr. James Sweeney, the author shows his gratitude for taking the trouble to read throught this dissertation and for the useful advise given throughout the preparation and writing of this book. The author is also grateful to all those who have contri­ buted to the success of this writing. Sincere thanks are given to all the members of Staff of the National Sports Com­ mission, the States Sports Councils, the Universitites and Colleges of Education who responded to my questionnaire. To those who did not respond to my questionnaire, the author is also grateful for by so doing, they have made him a stronger man. Some of the many people who have helped the author in this exercise and whom the author is indebted to are Mr. Isaac (ii) A. Akioye, Director of National Sports Commission; Mr. Joseph Ade Oyewusi/ the Acting Director of the Institute of Physical Education, University of Ife; Dr. John A. Adedeji, the Acting Head of the Department of Physical, Health Education, Univer­ sity of Ibadan; Dr. Daniel 0. Ogunbiyi, Head of Department of Physical Education, Oyo State College of Education, Ilesa; Mr. T. Deji Shinaba, the Deputy Director of Sports, Lagos State Sports Council; Mr. Leke Oloyede, Volleyball Coach, Lagos State Sports Council; and Mr. Bayo Babajide, Principal Sports Organizer, Oyo State Sports Council, Ibadan. Others that deserve praise and gratitude are Mr. Adekunle Mosobalaje, Mr. Kunmi Adedeji both members of the National Youth Service Corp.; Mr. Kehinde, Tutor, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo; Mr. Lawrence Agge, Graduate student at the University of Ibadan; and all the students in the Institute of Physical Education, University of Ife, Nigeria. They have all contributed to the success achieved by the author. The author is therefore thankful to all of them. The author expresses his thanks to Claudia Spencer for her skill and dexterity in typing the draft and final of the dissertation. The author on a more personal basis, wishes to express his deep appreciation and profound love to Olatundun Asunke for her understanding and endurance throughout the author's absence from home. Unreserved thanks also goes to Monilola Atoke for her sincerity and aid. But for their patience, cooperation and encouragement, this venture would not have (iii) been possible. To all my children who sacrificed a father's love and care for the three years the author spent away from home in search of the golden fleece, he is very grateful. Finally, the author, in the loving memory of his son, dedicates this dissertation to Adedayo Adeolu lyanda. Poor 'Dayo, he died so soon, just when his life was opening to him. May his soul rest in peace. Amen. (iv) VITA August 1, 1935 Born - Iwo, Oyo State, Nigeria 1959 Higher Elementary Teachers' Certificate Apostolic Teachers' College Ilesha, Nigeria 1959-1960 Headmaster, Araromi B.C. School Iwo, Nigeria 1963 Diploma, Physical Education Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria 1964 Principal, Multilateral Grammar School Okun-Owa, Nigeria 1965-1969 Physical Education Teacher, Ibadan Local Authority Teachers' College Ibadan, Nigeria 1973 Bachelor of Art (B.A. Hons.), Degree in Physical and Health Education, Education and English University of Ife Ile-Ife, Nigeria 1973-1974 Volleyball Coach Western State Sports Council 1974-1978 Lecturer/Coach University of Ife Ile-Ife, Nigeria 1976-1978 Chairman Oyo State Volleyball Association 1977 Vice President National Volleyball Referees' Association 1979 M.A., Physical Education Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A. (v) FIELDS OF STUDY Major Field: Physical Education, Sports Administration Minor Field; Educational Administration: Administration of Higher Education (vi) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS......................................... ii VITA..................................................... V LIST OF TABLES........................................... x LIST OF FIGURES.......................................... xii Chapter I. INTRODUCTION.................................... 1 Statement of the Problem....................... 6 Significance of the Study...................... 7 The Scope of the Study......................... 10 Hypotheses...................................... 11 The Theoretical Frame Work..................... 12 Methods and Procedures......................... 14 Preliminary Procedures......................... 14 Questionnaire.................................. 15 Letters......................................... 15 Library Research............................... 16 Interview....................................... 17 Collection and Analysis of Materials.......... 17 Definition of Terms Used....................... 18 Abbreviations.................................. 20 Footnotes....................................... 21 II. THE COUNTRY OF NIGERIA........................... 24 Position and Size.............................. 25 Physical Features.............................. 25 Climatic Features........................... 28 Ecological Factors............................. 33 Historical Factors............................. 36 The Pre-Colonial Period...................... 36 The Advent of the British People............. 43 The Period of Independence..................... 47 First Republic..............................