Sports Development Minister Senator John Owan Enoh has called for collaboration and synergies with stakeholders inside and outside the sports industry to develop the sector in line with modern realities.
The minister resumed office on Monday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja shortly after the presidential inauguration.
In a statement by Mohammed Manga, Director of Press and Public Relations, John Enoh said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is passionate about the development of sports in the country and therefore in his wisdom appointed a minister to specifically lead the development of the sector.
Senator Enoh stated that cooperation has become a necessity, especially as sports is not only one of the most unifying factors for all Nigerians, but also one of the key sectors contributing to the nation’s socio-economic development.
According to him, today the country is challenging, despite the conflicts and the variety of sporting activities in the country, Nigerians are united.
Furthermore, he expressed his optimism that with the effective cooperation of all stakeholders, especially the positive media coverage of all sports activities, Nigeria will definitely register its name in the community of sports nations as a key partner in the development of sports.
The minister reiterated his commitment to ensure a full recovery of the sector in line with current government policies.
Senator Enoh then appealed to ministry officials and sports federations to use their vast experience and expertise to ensure the country is best represented in all competitions.
The Permanent Secretary overseeing the Federal Ministries of Sports and Youth Development, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, assured that the ministry will continue to create the conditions for the full implementation of the sports initiatives, policies and programs for the development of the sports industry in the country. He assured that the ministry staff and officials will bring their rich experience and knowledge to the implementation of sports development in Nigeria.
