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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

C’River State Ministry of Sports Development organizes Thrilling Handball Match in Calabar

NaijaBlaseTv Sports: Offiong Edem Qualified for Her 5th Olympic Games - Paris 2024

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. Offiong Edem, Nigeria's table tennis sensation, has once again demonstrated her exceptional prowess and resilience by qualifying for her fifth Olympic Games, set to take place in Paris in 2024. This remarkable achievement not only underscores her enduring talent and dedication to the sport but also cements her legacy as one of Africa’s most accomplished table tennis players. Early Life and Career Beginnings Offiong Edem was born on November 3, 1986, in Calabar, Cross River

HON. AGNES ATSU INSPIRES BOY CHILD WORLDWIDE AT INT’L DAY CELEBRATION WITH EMPHASIS ON SPORTS

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

Super Eagles Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi Pays Courtesy Visit to Sports Minister, Senator John Enoh

BY ETTAH EMMANUEL O. Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, on Wednesday, May 14, 2024. Accompanied by his manager, Yahaya Atom, and Mr. Yemi Idowu, Ndidi engaged in discussions with the Sports Minister on various matters pertaining to Nigerian football. During the visit, Senator Enoh extended his congratulations to Ndidi on Leicester City's promotion to the English Premier League, acknow

press Release: Sports Minister Rallies Support For New Coach of Super Eagles, Finidi George.

Sports Minister Meets President Tinubu in Aso Rock to Give Debrief on the Sports Industry

Sports Minister Senator John Owan Enoh met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa to provide a comprehensive account of his stewardship within the sports sector. The meeting highlighted the significant achievements and ongoing initiatives aimed at fostering the growth and development of sports in Nigeria. During the briefing, Minister Enoh outlined the successes achieved across various sporting events, including the African Cup of Nations, the African Games, and the World Relay C

Sports Minister Commiserates with Tijjani Babangida and Family Following Tragic Accident

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh extends heartfelt condolences to ex Super Eagles star Tijjani Babangida and his family on the tragic loss of his brother, Ibrahim Babangida, in a fatal car accident. Tijjani Babangida, a gold medallist at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games and President of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN), was involved in a devastating car accident on Thursday along the Kaduna-Zaria Road. The crash claimed the life of his

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