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  FEDERAL MINISTRY OF SPORTS DEVELOPMENT. PRESS RELEASE. HON. EKENE ADAMS LIED AGAINST THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF SPORTS DEVELOPMENT; HIS MOTIVATION IS SELF-SERVING AND UNPATRIOTIC. The attention of the Ministry of Sports Development has been drawn to recent newspaper reports wherein Hon. Ekene Adams, the  Chairman House Committee on Sports, accused the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh of insincerity with the development of sports. Specifically, in his attempt to push this strange narrative, Honourable Adams said: "Why should the Minister still allocate budget for the renovation of and maintenance of the Ahmadu Bello stadium in the 2024 budget after the stadium had been handed over to the Kaduna State  Government." In yet another publication, he also accused the Honourable Minister of opaqueness in the disbursement of  FG's N12 billion Intervention Fund. 2. After going through this self-serving news report, which is at best hollow, un...

  PRESS RELEASE SEN. OWAN ENOH LISTS ONGOING REFORMS, CHALLENGES OF SPORTS SECTOR . HARPS ON KEY PRIORITIES FOR COUNCIL DELIBERATION Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Wednesday listed the gale of reforms he has initiated and some of the challenges impeding the development and growth of sports in the country.  Delivering a keynote address at the 1st National Council on Sports meeting in Enugu, the minister stated that in spite of the myriad of problems he met on ground following his appointment as minister, he has initiated a raft of reforms and policies in his concerted effort and commitment to launch sports on the path of development.  According to Senator Owan Enoh, having aggregated the problems and challenges that continue to hinder the development of sports, he launched WAIFAR,a 6-Point Agenda which he envisioned to champion the welfare of athletes, adopt sports as a business, activate Early-age sports and to reposition the Sports Federations ...

  Integrity Group Salutes Doyen Of Integrity, Dr. Christian Emeruwa On Double Varsity Decoration  The Integrity Group congratulates Dr. Christian Ifeanyichukwu Emeruwa, on his double awards as 'The Distinguished Alumnus' by the Alumni Association and the 'Distinguished Student' by the Student's Union, from his alma mater Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo State. Dr. Emeruwa a former Student's Union President from the Citadel of Knowledge was recognised by the Alumni Association with the Highest Award and the Student's Union as the institution celebrates it's 'Diamond Jubilee' as one of 60 ex-Students who have distinguishingly flown the flag of the institution with their professional excellence in a 60/60 showpiece. Integrity Group salutes Dr. Christian Emeruwa for being a Doyen of Integrity, a Role Model and a Beacon of Light in the society. Even in the face of gnawing obstacles, his zeal for distinction, moral philosophy and mentorshi...

  Sports Minister Organizes 1st FMSD National Council on Sports Meeting to Shape Future of Nigerian 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 became the Federal Ministry of Sports Development will serve as a platform for stakeholders to deliberate on the future of sports in Nigeria and to discuss initiatives aimed at promoting national unity and socio-economic development through sports. The event will provide an opportunity for collaboration and dialogue among key players in the sports sector. "We are pleased to ann...

  WAFU B U17: How NLO Unearthed Stars For Golden Eaglets As Nigeria's quest to defend the WAFU B U17 title gets underway in Accra-Ghana, with an opening game against Burkina Faso, head coach of the Golden Eaglets, Manu Garba and his assistants will have a pool of the best football talents to choose from.  Nine (9) players have been selected from Nationwide League One clubs and academies, demonstrating the league's role as the focal point of football development in Nigeria and a scouting hub for young and talented players. The selected players are Simon Cletus Karshe (Mavlon Football Club), John Ogwuche (Hypebuzz Football Club), Edward Ochigbo (Sporting Lagos Academy), Chinedu Dominic Levi (N-youth Sports Academy), Imrana Mohammad (Mavlon Football Club), Rapha Adams (Hypebuzz Football Club), and the Beyond Limits Football Academy trio of Abdulmuiz Oladimeji, Oreoluwa Agbenla, and Daniel Vowero. Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the NLO, Olushola Ogunnowo says the feat is in fulf...

  Sports Minister Offers Support To Super Eagles Winger Moses Simon, Others Facing Injury Layoffs  The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Thursday conveyed heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery to injured Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon, as well as other Nigerian athletes facing injury layoffs. During a visit to Nantes, France, Special Assistant on Grassroots to the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Chief Anthony Adeboye Adeyinka, conveyed the message on behalf of the Minister to demonstrate solidarity and support to Nigerian athletes currently injured. Chief Adeyinka extended the Minister's regards to Moses Simon, affirming the Government's support and well wishes for his swift recuperation. He assured Simon of the Government's solidarity and emphasized the Minister's directive to convey his best wishes personally. "I am here on behalf of the Honourable Minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, to extend our solidarity and supp...

Super Eagles Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi Pays Courtesy Visit to Sports Minister, Senator John Enoh 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, acknowledging the midfielder's contributions to the team's success. He also took the opportunity to discuss the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches, scheduled to commence early next month. The minister emphasized the importance of preparation and urged Ndidi to play a pivotal role in the Super Eagles' quest to secure their place in the World Cup. He encouraged Ndidi to continue to exhibit the same level of de...

  PRESS STATEMENT 28 April,2024 BASH ALLI AND HIS SERIAL  BLACKMAIL MUST BE CONFRONTED AND DEFEATED Thank you, gentlemen of the press, for responding to this invitation at such short notice. I am constrained to address you today to speak to the trending video and open petition to the President wherein Bash Alli, a former World Boxing Champion threw caution and decency to the wind to allege that I demanded the sum of 'another '1  USD( One million dollars) from him  inorder to endorse his plan to stage what he calls the oldest boxers fight in Nigeria. When Bash Alli released his video and open letter to the President,with the sole aim to defame and destroy my reputation and integrity, some friends and associates advised that I totally ignore him and his blackmail gambit. They believe that by responding to Bash Alli and his vile campaign of calumy, I will validate and bring him to the limelight.  After a deep reflection, I have come to the inevitable conclusion tha...

  Paris 2024: Nigeria Olympians Association Commends Sports Minister and Solicits for Synergy Inducts him as a member of the  Nigeria Olympian Association On Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, the Executive Board of the Nigerian Olympians Association visited the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, to commend his vision and achievements in the field of sports development since he assumed office. During the visit, Olumide Ayodeji OLY, the President of the Association, expressed their desire to not only support the Minister's vision but also contribute to the growth of sports in Nigeria through mentoring of athletes. He highlighted the Olympians' contributions to the country and urged the Minister to look into their welfare in line with his vision for sports development. Emmanuel Babayaro, a legendary member of the Nigerian football team that won a gold medal during the 1996 Atlanta Olympic games, described the Minister as a leader with a human face and assured him ...

  NLO Bags SWAN As Most Improved League SWAN Confers NLO With The Most Improved League award NLO Gets SWAN Most Improved League Award The Nationwide League One will be conferred with the Most Improved League award by the national body of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN).  This was contained in an official correspondence sent to the NLO and signed by Ikenna Okonkwo, Secretary-General of the Sports Reportage body.  According to SWAN, the nomination of the Nationwide League One as the Most Improved League in Nigeria, had been ratified by the National Executive Committee of SWAN after the screening committee's scrutiny which found the League worthy of the prestigious honour, based on its consistent track record of obvious improvements. The formal conferment of the prestigious award on the NLO will take place during the Council Meeting of SWAN on Thursday May 2, 2024, in Kano. It's on record the Nationwide League has made giant strides in the development of gra...