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Sports Minister Supports Team Nigeria at African Athletics Senior Championships 2024

Appreciates President for his leadership and support for Nigerian sports Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has stated that he decided to be on ground to support Team Nigeria at the ongoing African Athletics Senior Championships 2024, so as to witness athletes welfare first hand and provide support to the Nigerian contingent in Douala, Cameroon. Senator Enoh made the statement on Wednesday, as he pledged to be accessible at all times and provide the much-needed su

Sports Minister Demands Swift Action Towards Fixing World Cup Qualification Challenges

Says proactive and progressive steps must be taken immediately The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has demanded that the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) urgently put in place the necessary framework to ensure Nigeria qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in addition to addressing issues that have hindered high performances and growth of Nigerian football. The meeting held on Thursday at the Minister’s office in Abuja, touched on various areas including the c

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Sports Min. Summons NFF, Demands Technical Report Over Poor Results in World Cup Qualifying Series

Convenes meeting over unacceptable performances and results The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has demanded a detailed technical report from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) following the Super Eagles' disappointing performance during the June FIFA window. The Super Eagles managed to secure only one point from a possible six, following a 1-1 with South Africa in Uyo and losing 2-1 to Benin Republic in Abidjan in its third and fourth game respectively in

Honourable Minister of Sports Development Consoles Doma United FC Over Crash

Sports Minister Urges Super Eagles to Beat South Africa in Uyo, to secure World Cup Chances

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. With the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in full swing, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has called on the Super Eagles to shift their focus from their recent African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and concentrate on the crucial task of securing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are set to face Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, and Senator Enoh stated that Nigeria must approa

HON.AGNES ATSU,COMMISSIONER FOR SPORTS DEVT EXTENDS HEARTFELT BIRTHDAY WISHES TO MIN.OF SPORTS DEVT

BY ETTAH EMMANUEL O. "On this auspicious day, Hon. Agnes Atsu, Commissioner for Sports Development, stands at the forefront of celebrating the remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication of Sen. John Owan Enoh the esteemed Minister of Sports Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria With immense pride and profound admiration, the Cross River State Ministry of Sports Development and the Sports Commission join forces under the leadership of Hon. Agnes Atsu to extend heartfelt birthday wishes

NaijaBlaseTV CEO, Ettah Emmanuel O.Sends Birthday Prayers to Sen.Owan Enoh, Min.Sports Devt Nigeria

Ettah Emmanuel O., the esteemed CEO of NaijaBlaseTV, a leading sports reporting platform in Nigeria, extends heartfelt birthday wishes and prayers to Senator Owan Enoh, the esteemed Minister of Sports Development in Nigeria, as he celebrates another year of life and service to the nation. Senator Owan Enoh's contributions to the sports development sector in Nigeria have been commendable, marked by dedication, vision, and a deep commitment to enhancing the nation's sporting landscape. His leaders

You have Exhibited Similar Goodwill As Gov.Bassey Otu -C'River Sports Commissioner Tells Terem Moffi

By VICTORY EKPE The Commissioner for sports development in Cross River State, Mrs. Agnes Atsu has refers to the Super Eagles striker, Terem Moffi as a young man the Cross River State sports ministry is proud of due to his tendencies of Goodwill that are similar with that of the Governor of Cross River State Senator Prince Bassey Otu. The Commissioner made the statement while receiving the cash sum of One Million naira and twenty five footballs from the player who donated them to the pelican star

Sports Minister Emphasizes Need to Smash 1996 Record at Paris 2024 Olympic Games

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has strongly emphasized the need for Team Nigeria to surpass its best Olympic record, achieved at the Atlanta 1996 Games. He made this call during the Ministerial Strategic Technical Meeting aimed at preparing Team Nigeria for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, held on Thursday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The meeting brought together Olympics-bound sports federations to map out a comprehensive roa

One Year of Sports Excellence: Ministry of Sports Development highlights Gov’ Bassey Otu's Legacy

C’RIVER MIN.SPORTS CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF GOVERNOR BASSEY OTU’S REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

BY ETTAH EMMANUEL O. Cross River State's journey to sporting excellence has reached new heights under the visionary leadership of Governor Bassey Otu, as affirmed by the commendations from Hon. Agnes Atsu, the Commissioner for Sports Development. As the state commemorates one year of Governor Otu's transformative governance, the sports sector stands out as a shining example of progress and achievement. Under Governor Otu's stewardship, Cross River State has undergone a sporting renaissance, prop

Sports Minister to Meet Sports Federations’Presidents,Technical Dir.& Secretaries Ahead of Olympics

Says Ministry executing its strategies towards ensuring success in Paris The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh will meet with presidents, secretaries, and technical directors of Olympic-bound sports federations as the Ministry fine-tunes preparations towards Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The programme collaboratively involves notable bodies such as the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), Paralympic Federation of Nigeria, and the Ministerial Podium Performance Committee,

58 Birthday Gbosas to One of Nigeria's Finest Youth And Sports Minister.

By Hammed Alabi Oyewale writes Today, I have the absolute pleasure of joining Nigerians home and diaspora to wish the very happiest of birthdays to a political juggernaut and frontline politician from oyo state, the Agbaakin of Ogbomoso land, and erstwhile Honourable Minister of youth and sports development, Chief Sunday Akin Dare ,FNIS,CON.A man whose leadership is truly invaluable.A man blessed with many remarkable qualities, where having a great sense of leadership is just one of them. He h

Senator John Owan Enoh Honourable Minister of Sports Development. The Progress So Far

The progress so far. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's qualitative leadership was demonstrated in the demerger of sports from other sectors. For the first time in the nation, a Federal Ministry of Sports Development was established to explore the potential in the sports sector, potentials which will impact significantly on the nation's growth.Along the lines of creating employment opportunities, curbing insecurity , contributing to the Nations GDP etc Senator John Owan Enoh the Honourable Minister o

Betting on Balance: Nigeria's Sports Betting Tax Dilemma

Olojede: It’s not always a bad thing if small players become extinct Ehiaguina: Unregulated betting platforms may spring up and take advantage of this situation By Cynthia Areh It’s almost been one year since Bola Tinubu became the president of Nigeria and his administration has become renowned for introducing policies that have made the Nigerian economy a shadow of itself. One of such policies is the recent introduction of a new tax regime for the sports betting industry, which has sent shockwa

PRESS RELEASE: SEN. OWAN ENOH LISTS ONGOING REFORMS, CHALLENGES OF SPORTS SECTOR.

HARPS ON KEY PRIORITIES FOR COUNCIL DELIBERATION

CROSS RIVER STATE SECURES HOSTING RIGHTS FOR NEXT NATIONAL COUNCIL SPORTS SUMMIT

PRESS RELEASE- 1ST NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SPORTS (NCS) MEETING KICKS OFF IN ENUGU

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. The vision of Senator John Owan Enoh,the Minister of Sports Development to revolutionize Nigerian sports development through the introduction and implementation of a raft of policies got underway in Enugu on Monday with the commencement of the 1st National Council on Sports, the first of its kind since the de-merger of Ministry of Youths and Sports. The 3-Day Council Meeting taking place at the behest of the Ministry of Sports Development under the guidance and leadership

Former Minister of Sports, Chief Sunday Dare Mourns Demise of former Chairman of First Bank, Afonja

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development,Chief Sunday Dare, has commiserated with the government and people of Oyo state, particularly the immediate family, friends and associates of a former Minister of Labour and Productivity under the Interim National Government, Prince Ajibola Afonja over his sudden demise. Prince Ajibola who served as a minister under the short-lived interim administration of late Chief Ernest Shonekan, died on Sunday night at the University College Hospital (UCH),Ib