The Honourable Minister of Sports Development Senator John Owan Enoh, has called on the various National Sports Federations to evolve strategies that will enable the country to record podium performances during the forthcoming African, Olympic/Paralympic Games and other international competitions.
In a statement to the press by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga, the minister gave the charge today during a technical meeting with the Leadership of the Federations held in his office at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
Enoh stated that the engagement aims at providing the Ministry and the various stakeholders within the nation’s sports ecosystem the opportunity to brainstorm towards changing the narrative of the sports sector and consolidate on the gains achieved after the December 2023 retreat organised by the Ministry.
He expressed hope that the stakeholders’ discussion will be inclusive, participatory and productive assuring that the Ministry under his watch was determined to explore all available options including holding periodic meetings with stakeholders and encouraging processes that will lead to amendments of relevant laws to ensure that sports receives the desired injection that it needs for better performance during all competitions.