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NEW YOUTH AND SPORTS' COMMISSIONER, HON. ANGO, RESUMES, PROMISES TO WORK FOR PROGRESS OF THE STATE

The newly-appointed Nasarawa State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Jafaru Ango(Marafan Yakanaje Uke), resumed at his duty post on Wednesday morning, with a promise to work assiduously to ensure that the State attains higher heights in youth and sports development. The Commissioner who arrived the Ministry a few minutes past 8am, was received by the Permanent Secretary, Chief Barr. Isaac Danladi, alongside Directors of the Ministry. The Management Members expressed their desir

AFCON2023: SPORTS MINISTER CONGRATULATES SUPER EAGLES ON OUTSTANDING VICTORY

Says the Presidency and football-loving Nigerians are rooting for the team The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has sent a congratulatory message to the Senior Men's National Team of Nigeria, the Super Eagles, following their remarkable victory against Cote D'Ivoire yesterday. In a statement, Senator Enoh expressed his delight with the team's improved performance, promised to Nigerians after their first game. "The victory against Cote d'Ivoire is commendable, and

Sports Minister Says Ministry Working to Facilitate Early Release of Funds for 2024 Olympics

Says private individuals and corporate sector not exempted The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has announced plans to ensure the early release of funds in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, underscoring the ministry's commitment to supporting Nigerian athletes on the world stage. Senator Enoh emphasized the importance of securing funding in a timely manner to facilitate comprehensive preparations for the Olympic Games. He added that the ministry will

Sports Minister Holds Meeting with NFF, Peseiro Over AFCON Plans

Calls for greater commitment as AFCON success matters a great deal to the Nigerian people The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh convened a high-level meeting on Wednesday morning, with the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro to deliberate on strategic plans and preparations towards the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The collaborative session, held at the Minister’s office in Abuja, focused on fosteri

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

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Sports Minister Commends NBBF for Successful Zenith Elite Women’s Basketball League

_Congratulates Champions, MFM Basketball on winning title_ The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh,has commended the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF), led by Engr. Musa Kida, for their organization of the Women's Basketball League Final Four, held in Lagos from October 17th to 19th, 2023. The Minister was present at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, where he witnessed a thrilling match between MFM Basketball and Nigerian Customs. MFM Basketball clinched t

Sports Minister Congratulates Super Falcons on African Women's Cup of Nations Qualification

Applauds team’s determination, zeal and commitment The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh extends warm congratulations to Nigeria's Senior Women's National Team, the Super Falcons on their successful qualification for the African Women's Cup of Nations, to be held in Morocco, next year. Senator Enoh said the Super Falcons displayed an impressive level of determination and teamwork, securing vital victories during the qualifiers to solidify their place in the presti

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African Games 2024: Sports Minister Visits Team Nigeria’s Training Camps to Motivate Athletes

Charges athletes to deliver best ever appearance The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has issued a rallying call to Team Nigeria athletes, urging them to strive for excellence and make the 2024 African Games the nation's best appearance at the Games. Senator Enoh's call comes as Nigeria gears up to compete in the prestigious sporting event to be hosted in Accra, Ghana. In an impassioned address to the athletes during an interactive session on Wednesday, Senator E

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

THE NEED FOR GRASSROOTS SPORTS DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Sports hold a unique position in society, transcending cultural, social, and economic boundaries. In Nigeria, a nation with a rich sporting heritage, the need for grassroots sports development is imperative. This essay explores the significance of grassroots sports development in Nigeria, highlighting its potential benefits for the nation's youth, physical well-being, and global sporting competitiveness. a. Nurturing Young Talent: One of the primary reasons for investing in grassroots sports dev

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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

CRSFA PRE-SEASON CHAMPIONS(ROVERS FC) PRESENT TROPHY TO COMMISSIONER OF SPORTS DEV’T

In recognition of Rovers FC outstanding achievement, the team proudly presented the tournament trophy to the Commissioner for Sports Development, Honorable Agnes Atsu. Hon. Atsu charged them to look forward to the new season, they should carry with them the her words of encouragement, serving as a reminder to continue giving their best and strive for even greater achievements in the future. She said this gesture not only celebrate their victory but also served as a symbol of their commitment to

Sports Minister Receives 13 Year Old Gymnast, Stephanie Onusiriuka After Winning 4 Gold Medals @ NYG

_Says Ministry ranks development of young talents as one of its top priorities_ The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Tuesday, received rising gymnastic sensation, Stephanie Ogechukwu Onusiriuka, in his office in Abuja, after the outstanding performance of the 13 year old at the recently concluded National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. Little Stephanie won four gold medals in gymnastics, blazing the trail in the sport and displaying huge potentials of prom

UNITY IN SPORTS: JOINT PRAYER SESSION FOR CALABAR ROVERS FC AND PELICAN STARS.

In preparation for the upcoming season, Calabar Rovers FC and Pelican Stars FC came together for a joint prayer session. The event marked as a significant moment of unity and purpose, as both teams sought spiritual guidance and strength for the challenges that lie ahead on the field. The Commissioner of Sports Development, Hon. Agnes Atsu, staff of the Ministry of Sports Development, players, coaching staff, and management of these two football clubs gathered to pray for success, good health, an

ABOUT YESTERDAY AT THE SPORTS MINISTRY

The Honorable Minister of Sports Development, Sen @OwanEnoh received in audience the Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Juan Ignacio Sell Sanz in his office. They held discussions on diplomatic relations to open avenues for bilateral cooperation, promote cultural exchange, explore economic opportunities, leverage sports diplomacy, and foster collaboration in sporting events between Nigeria and Spain. Spain is a great sporting nation, therefore we as a country must explore opportuniti

CROSS RIVER STATE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC MEETING.

The State Commissioner for Sports Development and her team from the Ministry of Sports have organized a pivotal Strategic Partnership Meeting for sports development, in Cross River State, held at the Ministry for Finance in Calabar. In his welcome address, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Mike Odere underscored the historical significance of sports in Cross River State and emphasized the need for a transformation in service delivery across all MDAs to rejuvenate the state's sports sector. He u

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Back Neymar: “I don’t know if I have the strength of mind to deal with football anymore.” Speaking in an interview with DAZN for a new documentary called “Neymar & The Line of Kings,” the PSG and Brazilian attacker appeared to assert that next year’s World Cup in Qatar will be his last. “I think it’s my last World Cup. I see it as my last because I don’t know if I have the strength of mind to deal with football any more. So I’ll do everything to turn up well, do everything to win with my country, to realise my greatest dream since I was little. And I hope I can do it.”