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Sports Minister Dusts Up 10 Year Football Masterplan, Tasks NFF on Implementation

_Plan reflects sports for development and development of sports components_ The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has tasked the Nigerian Football Federation to take deliberate actions on the implementation of the 10 year football development masterplan, developed in 2022. Senator Enoh made the call during a meeting with the executive board of the NFF, as he passionately rallied stakeholders to ensure football, which represents a tool of national unification, deve

Sports Minister Sen. Enoh Declares Open 2024 Davis Cup Africa Group III Qualification Rounds.

Says Nigeria will continue to stand tall in Africa's sporting industry The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has officially declared open the 2024 Davis Cup Africa Group III qualification rounds open in Abuja. The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis, and Nigeria is hosting the qualification tournament for promotion into Africa Group II. In his address, Senator Enoh highlighted the significance of tennis in Nigeria, noting that it is one of the

Sports Minister Charges Super Eagles to Soar in World Cup Qualifying Series

Says team should be inspired by Qatar 2022 qualifiers ordeal

Sports Minister Extends Gratitude to Tinubu for Nat’l Teams' Backlog, Boosting AFCON Preparations

Says move further reiterates the President's commitment to sports development The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has expressed his appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the recent approval of a substantial N12 billion disbursement to address the longstanding outstanding backlog owed to Nigeria's National teams, as well as boost the mood of the Super Eagles, ahead of the African Cup of Nations kicking off this weekend. The payment encompasses the settl

AFCON2024: SPORTS MINISTER CHARGES THE SUPER EAGLES TO TAKE ON THE KNOCKOUT PHASE AS BATTLE

Declares the implicit support of President Tinubu The Honorable Minister of Sports Development Senator John Owan Enoh has enthused the Super Eagles ahead of their next match ,round of 16 in the ongoing African Cup of Nations AFCON taking place in Ivory Coast, to tenaciously face their opponents. Senator John Owan-Enoh has urged the team to redouble their efforts ,as Nigerians back home are rooting for them. The Minister delivered the message on Thursday via a zoom meeting with the team as they p

Sports Minister Organizes 1st FMSD National Council on Sports Meeting to Shape Future of Nig. Sports

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has extended invitations to State Commissioners of Sports, government officials, sports federations, and relevant stakeholders to attend the 1st Federal Ministry of Sports Development (FMSD) National Council on Sports Meeting. The meeting, themed "Sports for National Unity and Socio-Economic Growth," is scheduled to take place from Monday, May 20, to Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The inaugural council meeting since the ministry bec

Sports Minister, Senator John Enoh Extends Yuletide Greetings to Nigerians.

Emphasizes importance of new goals and aspirations, in sports and personal endeavors As the festive season dawns upon us, the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, extends warm greetings and heartfelt wishes to the good people of our nation, celebrating the joyous occasion of Christmas and heralding the promising dawn of the New Year, 2024. In his message, Senator John Owan Enoh expressed his sincere gratitude to the people for their unwavering support and dedication towards th

Paris 2024:Sports Development Minister Apologises To Nigerians

The Olympic Games, Paris 2024,have ended, and I accept that our performance should have been a lot better. It obviously fell short of our objectives, expectations, and hopes of Nigerians. I must apologize to our compatriots and reflect on what went wrong while looking forward to the Paralympic Games, Paris 2024(August 28 - September 8th). When I assumed office as the Minister of Sports Development in August 2023, I was confronted with the task of executing four international competitions namely

Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar Expresses Optimism In Orim's Appointment As SA to Sports Minister

The Chief Of Staff to His Excellency, Sen Prince Bassey Otu has hailed the recent appointment of Dr. Richard Orim as Special Assistant Administration to the Minister of Sports Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria, appreciating the minister for rewarding hard work. Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar who said this at Dr Orim's thanksgiving service in Ukalu community, Obudu Local Government Area on Saturday, commended Orim’s dedication to the state's development and encouraged him to remain faithful to God

Sports Minister to Begin Assessment Meetings with All Sports Federations on Tuesday

_Says room will be given for crises to be settled in national interest_ Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh will commence engagements with all sports federations in the country on Tuesday, as he continues to holistically assess the state of affairs of all federations. The efforts are part of a series of strategies the minister is employing to reposition sports in the country. He stated that part of the process will involve the withdrawal of all sports cases in court, to give r

13th African games: The Minister is a man of his words-Favour Agbero (Weight lifter ,Team Nigeria

A pertinent concern Team Nigeria Athletes had at the beginning of the games was payment of their camping allowances and the issues bothering around it. Issues of delay and being shortchanged. The Minister of sports , Senator John Enoh gave his words and appealed to them to trust the process , he did not fail to corroborate the fact that trust was broken due to past experiences. The Sports Minister held a meeting with alll members of Team Nigeria in Ghana for the 13th African Games comprising

Sports Minister Congratulates Elizabeth Oshoba on Historic World Title Win

Says feat represents a motivation for women in sports The Honourable Minister of Sports, Senator John Owan Enoh has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Elizabeth Oshoba for becoming the first Nigerian female boxer to clinch a world title. The historic feat took place during the World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Female featherweight bout, where Oshoba secured victory in the 10th round against Italy's Michela Braga. Senator Enoh expressed his admiration for Oshoba's dedication, skill, and de

Flooding: Buhari directs govs to work with Water Resources Minister for solution

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, directed the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) to liaise with the Ministry of Water Resources to work out a solution to the flood crisis, currently wrecking havocs across states of the federation. The President, who spoke when he hosted the outgoing Chairman of NGF, Dr. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, the incoming Interim Chairman, Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, and the Interim Deputy Chairman, Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, howe

Sports Minister Expresses Gratitude to President Tinubu for Bestowing Nat’l Honour on Super Eagles

Says triumph is a beacon of hope for future generations of Nigerian athletes The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has extended profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for bestowing the esteemed Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) national honour upon members of Nigeria's Senior Men's National Team in recognition of their remarkable performance at the recently concluded AFCON 2023 tournament held in Cote d'Ivoire. Senator Enoh also appreciated Mr. Pre

SPORTS MINISTER MEETS WITH JOURNALISTS

During an interaction with journalists, Minister of Sport, John Owan-Enoh, expressed his appreciation for the media's vital role in measuring the success of any sports ministry. He conveyed his excitement and enthusiasm for the ongoing 2023 National Youth Games, marking his first engagement with the event. He extended gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for entrusting him with this opportunity, emphasizing his determination to track the competition's impact on history, particularly in terms of r

He is One of the Best Things to Happen to Nigerian Sports" - Amaju Pinnick Praises Sports Minister

"He is One of the Best Things to Happen to Nigerian Sports" - Amaju Pinnick Praises Sports Minister for Proactiveness and Visionary Leadership Says Minister has Given 100% Support to the NFF Ex-president of the Nigerian Football Federation, Amaju Melvin Pinnick has showered encomiums on the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, describing him as the man the nation's sports industry has long yearned for. Pinnick stated that the Minister has demonstrated dexterity and

Sports Minister Felicitates With Christian Faithfuls During Easter

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has extended felicitations to Christian faithfuls in the celebration of Easter, urging dedication, passion and cooperation for national development as well as for the advancement of Nigerian sports. In his Easter message, Senator Enoh stated that Easter is a time of reflection and renewal, and provides an opportunity for individuals and communities to come together in unity and solidarity. He emphasized the importance of passi

Sports Minister seeks collaboration with the Ministry of information and National Orientatation

Sports has power in our National life, so there is an urgent need to partner for the coverage of sporting events for viewership by Nigerians Senator John Owan Enoh the Honourable Minister of Sports Development has called for an emergency in the coverage of sporting events by the Ministry Of Information and National Orientation. The sports minister and members of his team paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi and mem

MINISTER OF SPORTS SUES FOR GREATER UTILIZATION OF SPORTS FOR SOCIAL COHESION AND REFORM*

_Says sports has power to rehabilitate, rejuvenate and reintegrate individuals at correctional facilities into society_ The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has commended the two-day workshop on sports-based intervention in prison settings, organised by the United Nations tagged “Drug and Crime for Nigerian Correctional Service inmates and the public.” Represented by one of the Deputy Directors at the Ministry, Mr. Bamiduro Olumide, the Minister said that without doub

African Games 2023: Sports Minister Urges Team Nigeria to Light Up Tracks,As Athletics Begins Monday

As the 2023 African Games enters a new week, anticipation is high for a thrilling display of athleticism, particularly in the track and field events. With a formidable contingent of 54 athletes, Nigeria is poised to make a significant impact in the event taking place in Accra. Leading the charge for Nigeria is none other than Tobiloba Amusan, the world record holder in the 100m hurdles event. Amusan's unrivaled dominance on the continent is set to be extended as she seeks to further solidify her