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13th African Games:Minister of Sports Development Charges Athletes to Conquer Africa


13th African Games:Minister of Sports Development Charges Athletes to Conquer Africa


_Says Nigeria is solidly behind them_


The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Tuesday the 5th of March charged Nigeria’s contingent to the All Africa Games taking place in Ghana to conquer Africa. 

Addressing the athletes onboard the aircraft scheduled to take them to Ghana for the tournament shortly before takeoff at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, the Minister assured them that the entire nation was solidly behind them. 


He further stated that although some of the athletes may be representing the country for the first time, the tournament affords them the opportunity to make the nation proud.


Senator Enoh urged the departing athletes to build on the strong performance of the country in the previous games by posting a strong performance that will ensure that Nigeria emerges the best in Africa.


“ Let me remind you that you carry the hopes and aspirations of the entire country. As a government, the current administration will encourage you to excel without any hindrance,” he said.


The Minister promised to promptly pay all the allowances due to the athletes, stating that no Athlete would be shortchanged.


The 12th All Africa Games took place in Rabat, Morocco in 2019 and Nigeria came second position, having won 46 gold medals, 33 silver medals and 48 bronze medals.


Signed :


Diana Mary Nsan

SA Media 

To the Honourable Minister of Sports Development.


5-3-2024

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