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13th AFRICAN GAMES: THANK YOU AND WELCOME BACK OUR GALLANT SPORTS MEN & WOMEN

On behalf of His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, I welcome you back to our dear country. I congratulate you for your outstanding performance in the just concluded 13th African Games held in the Republic of Ghana. For two weeks, fifty-two countries fiercely contested for honours in twenty-nine sports; dwelling in the most competitive manner to win laurels for their countries and Nigeria was involved in twenty five of those. From our world class athletes who burnt the tracks and trium

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

SPORTS MINISTER CANVASSES MASSIVE PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT IN SPORTS

… Assures of Government’s readiness to incentivize critical areas of sports development Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has advised investors and major players in the private sector to take advantage of incentives put in place by the current administration to invest massively in the sports sector. Delivering a lecture titled, “Sports Development as a Panacea for National Unity and Economic Development”, at the National Defence College in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister desc

NYCN-CRS SPORTS FIESTA: SETS THE STAGE WITH STRATEGIC SUB-COMMITTEES & MEMBERS FOR THE 2024 EDITION

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. On the 16th of February 2024, the NYCN Cross River State Chapter took a significant step in preparation for their upcoming sports fiesta by setting up committees at the U. J Esuene Sports Stadium in Calabar. This marks a pivotal moment in the organization's dedication to promoting sports and youth development within the state. During a meeting held at the office of the stadium manager, various committees were established to oversee different sporting events. The appointed am

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

CRS SPORTS COMMISSIONER REINVIGORATES SPORTS.

By: Blessing Bassey The Cross River State Sports Commissioner for Sports Development has taken a commendable step towards rejuvenating sports in the state by officially inaugurating the Pelicans and Rovers Football Club Committee, in Calabar. Hon. Agnes Atsu said the development represents a concerted effort to rectify the decline in the state's sporting reputation and to underline the vital role of sports in our everyday lives, hence focusing on these historic football clubs, it aims to not onl

HON. AGNES ATSU. THE COMMISSIONER OF SPORTS DEVELOPMENT ASSUMES OFFICE OFFICIALLY

The Commissioner of Sports Development, Hon. Agnes Atsu, has assumed duty as the 1st Female Commissioner of Sports for the State Sports Commission in Calabar. Hon. Agnes Atsu who expressed gratitude to God for making the day a success promised to help the ministry achieve its potential via engagement in active sports. She appealed for unity and togetherness to help foster growth and development and move the ministry forward, while stressing that her administration will operate an open door polic

Minister of Sports Development Extends Love to William Troost-Ekong

Hails courage of injured Sanusi, Aina and others The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, extends his heartfelt love and support to Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, who recently underwent surgery after bravely playing through pain to defend Nigeria at the African Cup of Nations held in Cote d'Ivoire. In a statement on Wednesday, Senator John Owan Enoh expressed his deep concern for Troost-Ekong's well-being and wished him a swift and successful recovery.

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WORKERS’ DAY 2024: HON.AGNES ATSU, COMMISSIONER FOR SPORTS DEVT CRS, COMMENSURATES WORKERS’ EFFORTS

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. Hon. Agnes Atsu, the esteemed Commissioner for Sports Development, orchestrated a heartfelt celebration honoring the invaluable contributions of workers within the sports sector and beyond. This commendable initiative not only recognizes the diligent efforts of the workers but also underscores the significance of their dedication in advancing the realm of development. The event, marked with fervor and appreciation, served as a poignant reminder of the tireless commitment dem

HON. AGNES ATSU AND MINISTER AYODELE OLAWANDE JOIN FORCES for SPORTS AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

By Blessing Bassey. The Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Agnes Atsu, recently met with the Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, to discuss and explore collaboration opportunities between the State's Ministry of Sports and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development. The meet aimed to establish a synergy that would enable both ministries to work together towards enhancing sports and youth development initiatives across the state and country at large. Hon. Agnes Atsu a

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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

FORUM OF COMMISSIONERS FOR SPORTS & YOUTHS IN A CONSULTATIVE MEETING WITH THE HON.MINISTER OF SPORTS

#Paris2024: Sports Minister Salutes D'Tigress’ Galant Victory Against World Number 3, Australia

Sports Minister Sen. Enoh Woos Tony Elumelu, Abdul Rabiu, Others on Need to Invest in Local Clubs

Sports Ministry to partner with the Military to produce laurel-winning athletes.

African Games 2024 Triumph: King Kalu Applauded by C' River Commissioner of Sports.

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

Sports Min. Advocates for African Hosting of Commonwealth Games, Attends Meeting with CGF President